Sustain - translation, pronunciation and examples
sustain
to keep something going or maintain it
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When to use sustain
Эти батареи поддерживают работу устройства часами.
Нам нужно больше денег, чтобы поддерживать проект.
sustain usage examples
Эти батареи поддерживают работу устройства часами.
These batteries sustain the device for hours.
Нам нужно больше денег, чтобы поддерживать проект.
We need more money to sustain the project.
Similar words
поддерживать — to keep something going or maintain it
The base verb; means to keep something going, support its existence, or bear the weight/burden of something.
Focuses on keeping something in good condition or at the same level over time, often through regular effort.
More often means help, assistance, or backing a person, idea, or system than keeping it alive or continuing it.
Emphasizes keeping something unchanged or protected from damage, loss, or decay.
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What's the difference between sustain / maintain / support / preserve / prolong
поддерживать — to keep something going or maintain it
These batteries sustain the device for hours.
Эти батареи поддерживают работу устройства часами.
The base verb; means to keep something going, support its existence, or bear the weight/burden of something.
The charity helps sustain communities during the winter.
Благотворительная организация помогает поддерживать общины зимой.
Focuses on keeping something in good condition or at the same level over time, often through regular effort.
They work hard to maintain high standards.
Они усердно работают, чтобы поддерживать высокие стандарты.
More often means help, assistance, or backing a person, idea, or system than keeping it alive or continuing it.
The government should support small businesses.
Правительство должно поддерживать малый бизнес.
Emphasizes keeping something unchanged or protected from damage, loss, or decay.
We should preserve historic buildings.
Мы должны сохранять исторические здания.
Means to make something last longer in time, especially a state, process, or event.
The treatment may prolong his life.
Лечение может продлить его жизнь.
Usually means to support an idea, rule, decision, or law, or to continue respecting it.
The court upheld the decision.
Суд оставил решение в силе.
A very general verb; can mean to retain, continue, or prevent something from changing, but is less specific and more basic than sustain.
Keep the door closed.
Держи дверь закрытой.
Means to go on without stopping; it does not itself imply support, maintenance, or protection.
Please continue speaking.
Пожалуйста, продолжайте говорить.
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How to pronounce sustain and what this word means
sustain translation: поддерживать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce sustain
/səˈsteɪn/
sustain translation
поддерживать
sustain examples
These batteries sustain the device for hours.
sustain transcription
/səˈsteɪn/, /səˈsteɪn/
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sustain meaning: what does it mean?
to keep something going or maintain it
sustain pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
sustain is pronounced as /səˈsteɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
sustain definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
These batteries sustain the device for hours. Translation: Эти батареи поддерживают работу устройства часами.
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