sustained

US /səˈstend/

UK /səs'teɪnd/

B2

other

  • To uphold or confirm the justice or validity of.
  • Continued for an extended period.
  • To undergo or suffer (an injury, etc.).
  • To keep something going; maintain.
  • Provided with nourishment or sustenance.
  • Prolonged or extended the life of.
  • To suffer or undergo (something unpleasant, especially damage).
  • To experience or suffer something, usually unpleasant
  • To undergo or suffer (something unpleasant, especially an injury).

adjective

  • Continuing for an extended period or without interruption.
  • Continuing for an extended period or without interruption

verb

  • To do or make something continue for a long time
  • To support or maintain someone or something
  • To suffer something damaging or bad