suspire
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～ heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily; "She sighed sadly"
suss out
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～ examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine"
sustain
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～ undergo (as of injuries and illnesses); "She suffered a fracture in the accident"; "He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars"; "She got a bruise on her leg"; "He got his arm broken in the scuffle"
sustain
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～ provide with nourishment; "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"
sustain
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～ supply with necessities and support; "She alone sustained her family"; "The money will sustain our good cause"; "There's little to earn and many to keep"
sustain
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～ lengthen or extend in duration or space; "We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"; "prolong the treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work"
sustain
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～ admit as valid; "The court sustained the motion"
sustain
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～ be the physical support of; carry the weight of; "The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What's holding that mirror?"
sustain
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～ establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"