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The word "sustain" derives from the Latin word "sustinēre," which originally meant "to hold up" or "to support." It is derived from the proto-Indo-European root *steh₂-, which also gave rise to the English words "stand" and "support."
Over time, the meaning of "sustain" evolved to include supporting not only physical weight but also abstract concepts such as life, health, or emotional well-being. It also came to mean enduring or tolerating something unpleasant or difficult.
Etymology Self Old English self meaning one s own person Sustain Old French susten
Etymology Latin sustinēre to hold up sustain endure Proto Indo European steh₂
Etymology Latin sustinēre to hold up sustain endure Proto Indo European steh₂
Etymology Latin substantia substance property Proto Indo European sth₁ sta
Etymology French soutènement from soutenir to sustain Latin sustentāre from sus
Etymology From Middle French prolonger to prolong delay from Latin pro forward
Etymology From Middle English susceptible from Old French susceptible from Latin susc
Etymology Origin Old French maintenance from maintenir meaning to hold keep Latin
Etymology Hold up is an idiomatic phrase that originated in the early 19th century It
Etymology Prop is derived from the Late Latin word proprius meaning one s own pec
Etymology Derived from the Old French word maintenir which means to hold keep or
Etymology The word vouch comes from the Old French word voucher which in turn comes
Etymology Cater derives from the Middle English word catere which is of uncertain ori
