She knew she could count on her friends to sustain her in times of trouble.
•We will sustain you in the difficult times the best we can.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
sustain — sus|tain W3 [səˈsteın] v [T] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(make something continue)¦ 2¦(suffer)¦ 3¦(food/drink)¦ 4¦(give strength)¦ 5¦(weight)¦ 6¦(idea)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: sustenir, from Latin sustinere … Dictionary of contemporary English
sustain — verb (T) 1 MAKE STH CONTINUE to make something continue to exist over a period of time; maintain (1): The teacher tried hard to sustain the children s interest. see also: sustained 2 GIVE STRENGTH to make it possible for someone to stay strong or … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
sustain — [səˈsteɪn] verb [T] 1) to provide the conditions that allow something to happen or exist Only two of the planets could sustain life.[/ex] Can the country s economic growth be sustained?[/ex] 2) formal to give someone strength, energy, or hope A… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
sustain */*/ — UK [səˈsteɪn] / US verb [transitive] Word forms sustain : present tense I/you/we/they sustain he/she/it sustains present participle sustaining past tense sustained past participle sustained 1) to provide the conditions in which something can… … English dictionary
sustain — sus|tain [ sə steın ] verb transitive ** 1. ) to provide the conditions in which something can happen or exist: Only two of the planets could sustain life. Analysts believe present economic growth can be sustained without inflation. 2. ) FORMAL… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
run — [[t]rʌ̱n[/t]] ♦ runs, running, ran (The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verb.) 1) VERB When you run, you move more quickly than when you walk, for example because you are in a hurry to get somewhere,… … English dictionary
get — I [[t]ge̱t[/t]] CHANGING, CAUSING, MOVING, OR REACHING ♦ gets, getting, got, gotten (past tense & past participle) (In most of its uses get is a fairly informal word. Gotten is an American form of the past tense and past participle.) 1) V LINK… … English dictionary
support — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Maintenance Nouns 1. (financial support) support, maintenance, upkeep, sustenance. See aid. 2. (foundation) ground, foundation, groundwork, substratum, base, basis; terra firma; purchase, grip, footing,… … English dictionary for students
hold up — verb 1. be the physical support of; carry the weight of (Freq. 4) The beam holds up the roof He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam What s holding that mirror? • Syn: ↑hold, ↑support, ↑sustain … Useful english dictionary
hold — I. /hoʊld / (say hohld) verb (held, held or, Archaic, holden, holding) –verb (t) 1. to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp. 2. to reserve; retain; set aside. 3. to bear, sustai …
back up — verb 1. give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to (Freq. 3) She supported him during the illness Her children always backed her up • Syn: ↑support • Derivationally related forms: ↑backup, ↑supportive … Useful english dictionary
