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/səsˈteɪnɪŋ/ · sus·tain·ing
verb
- To maintain, or keep in existence. The city came under sustained attack by enemy forces.
- To provide for or nourish. Provisions were sent to sustain the army during the long siege.
- To encourage or sanction (something). The government's policies were designed to sustain economic growth.
noun
- The process by which something is sustained or upheld. The team's efforts were crucial to the sustaining of the community's morale.
adjective
- That sustains, supports or provides sustenance. The sustaining power of the sun is essential for life on Earth.
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Did you know? The word 'sustaining' has been used in various contexts, including music, where a sustaining pedal is used to prolong the sound of a note.