to be the sustainers of mankind

air and water are considered to be the sustainers of mankind

to maintain a family for a period of time

She alone sustained her family

to maintain a stress for a period of time

He sustained a stress

to support an idea or argument, or prove that it is right

This argument is difficult to sustain

to make someone feel strong and hopeful

She found it difficult to sustain the children's interest

to hold up the weight of something (SYN support)

She looked round for a seat to sustain her

if food or drink sustains a person, animal, or plant, it makes them able to continue living

They gave me barely enough food to sustain me

to suffer damage, an injury, or loss of money

Two of the firefighters sustained serious injuries

you see, notice, or realize it, especially when it is not obvious

to perceive a subtler energy

cosmic breath

life force

to b........d e..........te maps

they built elaborate maps of channels

to accomplish something that is an impressive achievement

they performed supernatural feats

to make something happen (SYN-cause)

to bring about health, wealth and fortune