sustains, supports, maintains
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'sustentar' - to hold up or support physically
The column sustains the weight of the roof
A coluna sustenta o peso do telhado
2. To provide for or maintain someone financially or materially
He sustains his family with his salary
Ele sustenta sua família com seu salário
3. To maintain or keep something going
This argument sustains the theory
Este argumento sustenta a teoria
4. To uphold or defend a position or claim
She sustains her position despite criticism
Ela sustenta sua posição apesar das críticas
Related Idioms & Phrases
sustenta a afirmação - backs up the claim
sustenta a vida - makes a living
sustenta em pé - keeps standing
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