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sustained

/səˈsteɪnd/

sustainedpast participle

/səˈsteɪnd/

Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "sustain".

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

sustainedinterjection

/səˈsteɪnd/

Used in legal contexts where a judge upholds an objection.

Translations

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.

Definitions

(in legal proceedings) Indicates that an objection has been accepted by the court.

"Sustained," the judge replied, halting further questioning.

Synonyms

granted

upheld

allowed

so ordered

sustainverb

sustained

Past Simple

sustained

Past Simple

sustained

Past Participle

sustaining

Gerund

/səˈsteɪn/

Translations

soutenir

Massive steel beams sustain the roof of the stadium.

De massives poutres en acier soutiennent le toit du stade.

maintenir

The company managed to sustain its growth despite the economic downturn.

L’entreprise a réussi à maintenir sa croissance malgré le ralentissement économique.

endurer

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

sustainnoun

Definitions

The continuous period or quality during which a musical note or sound is held without decay.

The sustain on that synthesizer patch is impressive.

sustainadjective

Definitions

Attributive. Relating to or designed to prolong or continue a sound, action, or process.

She adjusted the sustain pedal for a softer release.