sustain
     v 1: lengthen or extend in duration or space; "We sustained the
          diplomatic negociations as long as possible"; "prolong
          the treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work"
          [syn: {prolong}, {keep up}]
     2: undergo (as of injuries and illnesses); "She suffered a
        fracture in the accident"; "He had an insulin shock after
        eating three candy bars"; "She got a bruise on her leg";
        "He got his arm broken in the scuffle" [syn: {suffer}, {have},
         {get}]
     3: provide with nourishment; "We sustained ourselves on bread
        and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young
        children" [syn: {nourish}, {nurture}]
     4: supply with necessities and support; "She alone sustained
        her family"; "The money will sustain our good cause";
        "There's little to earn and many to keep" [syn: {keep}, {maintain}]
     5: be the physical support of; carry the weight of; "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}, {hold up}]
     6: admit as valid; "The court sustained the motion"
     7: establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his
        story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the
        defendant" [syn: {confirm}, {corroborate}, {substantiate},
         {support}, {affirm}] [ant: {negate}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0