Sustain
/səˈsteɪn/
To keep something going for a long time, like taking care of a plant so it can grow healthy.
Examples
- To help the environment, we need to find ways to sustain our natural resources, like water and trees, so future generations can enjoy a clean and healthy planet.
- In science class, we learned how bees sustain the ecosystem by pollinating plants, which helps produce the fruits and vegetables we eat every day.
- Our team worked hard during practice to sustain our energy levels, so we could play our best in the big soccer game this weekend.
Synonyms
maintain
support
nurture
preserve
continue
keep up
Antonyms
abandon
neglect
stop
discontinue
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