Definitions
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
Word origin
From Middle English susteinen, sustenen, from Old French sustenir (French soutenir), from Latin sustineō, sustinēre (“to uphold”), from sub- (“from below, up”) + teneō (“hold”, verb).
Used in a sentence
“The professor had trouble sustaining students’ interest until the end of her lectures.”
“The city came under sustained attack by enemy forces.”
“Sam managed to sustain his erection for two straight hours.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Keep up over time”7 letters
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