sustain
How many syllables in sustain?
There are 2 syllables in the word sustain.How to pronounce sustain:
Definition of sustain:
- sustain:
- The past tense of Sustain is sustained.
Synonyms for sustain:
bear on
carry on
continue
keep
keep up
preserve
prolong
retain
uphold
Antonyms for sustain:
abbreviate
abridge
advance
arrest
break
cease
constrict
contract
curb
curtail
cut
cut back
cut down
cut short
discontinue
discourage
end
expedite
further
halt
hinder
hold
impede
interrupt
obstruct
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