sustaining

Definitions

Providing the basic necessities or energy required to maintain life or existence.

Strengthening or supporting someone or something physically or mentally.

Causing something to continue for an extended period without interruption.

Examples

The organization is dedicated to sustaining the local ecosystem through reforestation efforts.

She found that sustaining a positive attitude was the key to overcoming her difficult circumstances.

Synonyms

maintaining supporting nourishing upholding preserving continuing fortifying

Antonyms

weakening abandoning halting starving ceasing destroying hindering