SUSTAIN - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
supply with necessities and support
Example: She alone sustained her family; The money will sustain our good cause; There's little to earn and many to keep
Categories: Have, Have got, Hold
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
admit as valid
Example: The court sustained the motion
Categories: Admit, Acknowledge
Synonyms
Nurture, Substantiate, Confirm, Support, Prolong
Antonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "sustain" comes from Latin sustineō. It started in Old French sustenir. Then it appeared in Middle English susteinen. Many other languages have similar words:.
- French: soutenir
🧩 Fun Fact
This word traveled through multiple civilizations—each culture shaped its meaning slightly!