Hyphenation of sustain

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word sustain? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

sus-tain

Definitions of sustain:

1.	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
2.	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
3.	Provide with nourishment We sustained ourselves on bread and water This kind of food is not nourishing for young children
4.	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
5.	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?
6.	Admit as valid The court sustained the motion
7.	Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts His story confirmed my doubts The evidence supports the defendant

Synonyms of sustain:

verb	prolong, keep up, continue, uphold, carry on, bear on, preserve
verb	suffer, have, get, experience, receive, have, get, undergo
verb	nourish, nurture, provide, supply, ply, cater
verb	keep, maintain, have, have got, hold
verb	hold, support, hold up
verb	admit, acknowledge
verb	confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support, affirm

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Hyphenator

The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. The hyphen should not be confused with dashes, which are longer and have different uses, or with the minus sign, which is also longer in some contexts. Some words can be hyphenated in different places and you can use this website to find out where. Also reffered to as syllable counter and divider.