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sustained

UK
/səˈsteɪnd/
US
/səˈsteɪnd/

Translations

sustainedpast participle
UK
/səˈsteɪnd/
US
/səˈsteɪnd/
Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "sustain".
soutenuSe dit d’une action, d’un effort ou d’un processus qui se poursuit sans interruption; en contexte abstrait ou concret.
The team showed sustained effort throughout the entire match.
L’équipe a fait preuve d’un effort soutenu tout au long du match.
Additional translations
prolongéInsiste sur la durée continue; emploi courant selon le contexte.
Synonyms
continuous
uninterrupted
constant
steady
persistent
prolonged
enduring
sustainedinterjection
UK
/səˈsteɪnd/
US
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Used in legal contexts where a judge upholds an objection.
retenueFormule juridique : décision du juge sur une objection; s’accorde avec « objection ».
"Sustained," the judge replied, halting further questioning.
"Objection retenue", répondit le juge, interrompant l’interrogatoire.
Synonyms
granted
upheld
allowed
so ordered
sustainverb

sustained

Past Simple

sustained
Past Simple
sustained
Past Participle
sustaining
Gerund
UK
/səˈsteɪn/
US
/səˈsteɪn/
Massive steel beams sustain the roof of the stadium.
De massives poutres en acier soutiennent le toit du stade.
The company managed to sustain its growth despite the economic downturn.
L’entreprise a réussi à maintenir sa croissance malgré le ralentissement économique.
The athlete sustained a knee injury during the match.
Le sportif a enduré une blessure au genou pendant le match.
nourrirSens matériel ou biologique.
The farm sustains the family with fresh produce throughout the year.
La ferme nourrit la famille avec des produits frais tout au long de l’année.
prolongerMusique.
The guitarist sustained the final note for several seconds.
Le guitariste a prolongé la note finale pendant plusieurs secondes.
Additional translations
accueillirSens juridique.
Synonyms
maintain
support
uphold
continue
preserve
prolong
nourish
bear
endure
Antonyms
neglect
abandon
cease
discontinue

Definitions

sustainedpast participle
Continuing for an extended period or without interruption.
The team showed sustained effort throughout the entire match.
Maintained at length without interruption or weakening.
The sustained applause from the audience lasted several minutes.
sustainedinterjection
(in legal proceedings) Indicates that an objection has been accepted by the court.
"Sustained," the judge replied, halting further questioning.
sustainverb
To support or maintain something over a period of time.
The company managed to sustain its growth despite the economic downturn.
To endure or withstand something, especially an injury or loss.
The athlete sustained a knee injury during the match.
To provide nourishment or the necessities of life.
The farm sustains the family with fresh produce throughout the year.
To uphold or affirm the validity of something, such as a decision or argument.
The judge sustained the objection raised by the defense attorney.
To lengthen or hold (a musical note or sound) at a constant level without decay.
The guitarist sustained the final note for several seconds.
To physically support the weight of something; to keep from collapsing or sinking.
Massive steel beams sustain the roof of the stadium.
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