sustain
/səˈsteɪn/
sus · tain
sə · ˈsteɪn
English Definition
v. to support, maintain, or keep something going
Significado en Español
sostener, mantener
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
duy trì, hỗ trợ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sus(up)+tain(hold)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym of “sustain”?
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A
improve
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B
support
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C
delay
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D
interrupt
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B — support.
“sustain” means v. to support, maintain, or keep something going
Common questions about “sustain”
What does “sustain” mean?
sustain — v. to support, maintain, or keep something going. In Chinese: 维持，支持.
How do you pronounce “sustain”?
sustain is pronounced /səˈsteɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sus · tain.
Is “sustain” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. sustain appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “sustain”?
sus(up)+tain(hold)
