Synonyms for sustain

Some common synonyms of sustain are: sustain [v. a.] 1. Bear, support, uphold, hold up, keep from falling. 2. Nourish, maintain, support, subsist, keep alive, supply with food. 3. Aid, comfort, relieve, assist. 4. Suffer, undergo, endure, bear. 5. Sanction, approve, confirm, ratify. 6. Justify, prove, establish, confirm. 7. (Mus.) Continue, hold.