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   sustain

   /səˈsteɪn/

   verb

   • 1. strengthen or support physically or mentally: "this thought had sustained him throughout the years" Similar comforthelpassistencouragesuccoursupportgive strength tobe a source of strength tobe a tower of strength tobuoy upcarrycheer upheartensee someone throughinformal:buck upOpposite tormentplague
   • ▪ bear (the weight of an object) without breaking or falling: "he sagged against her so that she could barely sustain his weight" Similar bearsupportcarrystandkeep upprop upshore upbolsterunderpinbuttressOpposite collapse under
   • 2. undergo or suffer (something unpleasant, especially an injury): "he sustained severe head injuries" Similar undergoexperiencego throughsufferendure
   • 3. cause to continue for an extended period or without interruption: "he cannot sustain a normal conversation" Similar continuecarry onkeep upkeep goingkeep alivekeep in existencekeepmaintainprolongpreserveconserveprotractperpetuatebolster upprop upretainextend
   • ▪ (of a performer) represent (a part or character) convincingly: "he sustained the role of Creon with burly resilience"
   • 4. uphold, affirm, or confirm the justice or validity of: "the allegations of discrimination were sustained" Similar upholdvalidateratifyvindicateconfirmendorseapproveverifycorroboratesubstantiatebear outproveauthenticateattest toback upevidencejustify

   noun

   • 1. an effect or facility on a keyboard or electronic instrument whereby a note can be sustained after the key is released.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French soustenir, from Latin sustinere, from sub- ‘from below’ + tenere ‘hold’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sustainer noun

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2. www.investopedia.com › terms › sWhat is Sustainability? How Sustainabilities Work, Benefits, and...

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   Dec 13, 2023 · In the broadest sense, sustainability refers to the ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time. In business and policy contexts, sustainability seeks to...

3. www.britannica.com › topic › sustainable-developmentSustainable development | Definition, Goals, Origins, Three...

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   May 27, 2024 · Sustainable development, approach to social, economic, and environmental planning that attempts to balance the social and economic needs of present and future human generations with the imperative of preserving, or preventing undue damage to, the natural environment.

4. twominenglish.com › maintain-vs-sustain-vs-retain“Maintain” vs. “Sustain” vs. “Retain” - Difference Explained...

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   Mar 28, 2024 · The words ‘maintain,’ ‘sustain,’ and ‘retain’ have unique definitions and contexts that guide when and how to use them effectively. Noting these distinctions will refine your language skills and help you express ideas with accuracy.

5. youmatter.world › en › definitionsSustainability – What Is It? Definition, Principles and Examples

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   Jan 24, 2019 · What is sustainability? What does it mean? What are the principles and pillars behind sustainability? What examples of sustainability are there in areas like technology, agriculture, the workplace, business, or transportation? How is sustainability connected with supply and demand? Find the answers to these and further questions ...

6. www.coursera.org › articles › what-is-sustainabilityWhat Is Sustainability? (And Why Is It Important) - Coursera

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   Nov 29, 2023 · Sustainability is our society’s ability to exist and develop without depleting all of the natural resources needed to live in the future. Sustainable development supports this long-term goal with the implementation of systems, frameworks, and support from global, national, and local entities.

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   Sep 30, 2023 · Find 121 ways to say SUSTAIN, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com, the world's most trusted free thesaurus.

8. www.unesco.org › sustainabilitySustainability Science | UNESCO

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   Sep 4, 2023 · Inclusive Policy Lab. Facilitate intergovernmental debate. Sustainability Science. Sustainability science is science about sustainability, to understand how complex physical, biological and social systems function; and it is science for sustainability, to support sustainable policies and positive social transformations. © Kampan / Shutterstock.com.

9. www.un.org › sustainabledevelopment › blogFast Facts – What is Sustainable Development? - الأمم المتحدة

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   Aug 8, 2023 · Sustainable development is how we must live today if we want a better tomorrow, by meeting present needs without compromising the chances of future generations to meet their needs.

10. www.epa.gov › sustainability › learn-about-sustainabilityLearn About Sustainability | US EPA

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    Oct 16, 2023 · What is Sustainability? Sustainability is based on a simple principle: Everything that we need for our survival and well-being depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment.

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    Sep 13, 2023 · There are hundreds of possible different definitions of sustainability, and the term can therefore be used as a synonym of sustainable development as well as in opposition to it.