Sustain

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VERB

prolong, keep up

lengthen or extend in duration or space

suffer, have, get

undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)

nourish, nurture

provide with nourishment

keep, maintain

supply with necessities and support

hold, support, hold up

be the physical support of

admit as valid

confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support, affirm

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

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