Meaning
To sustain means to maintain or support over an extended period, particularly in contexts where continuity, stability, or viability is essential; it often implies an active involvement in preserving or enhancing the quality or existence of something, such
💡 While often used interchangeably with "maintain," "sustain" carries a connotation of ongoing support and resilience, particularly in environmental and social contexts, and is frequently associated with long-term impacts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Each
morning
Ana
adheres
to
a
disciplined
routine
on
her
compact
balcony
,
irrigating
the
herbs
and
assessing
the
soil
before
she
leaves
for
work
.
She
has
learned
to
balance
frequent
watering
with
occasional
fertiliser
so
the
plants
receive
sufficient
nutrients
without
becoming
waterlogged
.
Because
her
schedule
varies
,
she
concentrates
on
practices
that
will
sustain
plant
health
even
when
she
cannot
tend
them
daily
.
Over
several
weeks
she
observes
gradual
changes
in
leaf
colour
and
adapts
her
approach
,
pruning
when
necessary
and
shading
seedlings
during
heat
spells
.
This
attentive
,
consistent
care
has
created
a
modest
but
resilient
green
corner
that
brightens
both
her
flat
and
her
mood
.
Common Phrases
sustain economic growth
sustain a conversation
sustain environmental practices
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