Synonyms for

Sustained

Verb / sʌˈsteɪnd / Another word for sustained — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To keep something going for a long time or to support something that needs to continue.

Synonyms & similar words

affirm maintain get corroborate nourish freeburning support substantiate keep nurture have prolong sustain suffer hold negate keepup confirm holdup maintain continue uphold persevere prolong safeguard preserve support endure keep back sustainment backing bear bolster champion defend foster

Synonyms by register

Formal

maintained continued uninterrupted perpetual

Informal

kept up ongoing steady

Literary

unflagging steadfast

Antonyms

intermittent sporadic temporary brief discontinued wavering fleeting

Common collocations

  • sustained effort
  • sustained growth
  • sustained pressure
  • sustained attack
  • sustained performance
  • sustained interest
  • sustained release

Word family

noun sustainment
verb sustain
adjective sustained
adverb sustainably

Usage note

Often used to describe something that continues for a long period without interruption, such as effort or growth. Can also refer to something that is kept strong or supported.

Example sentences

  1. He sustained serious injuries in the accident.
  2. She sustained a broken arm after falling off the monkey bars.
  3. The company was able to sustain its growth for several years.
  4. He needed to sustain his energy during the long hike.
  5. The team sustained their lead until the end of the game.

Quotes

  • The will to persevere is often the difference between failure and success. - David Sarnoff
  • We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Sustenance! Your health is always the best prescription. - Lorii Myers

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