sustain
intermediateB2/səˈsteɪn/ · sus-tain
to provide what is needed for (something or someone) to exist, continue, or function.
Meanings
to provide what is needed for (something or someone) to exist, continue, or function.
کسی چیز یا شخص کے وجود، جاری رہنے یا کام کرنے کے لیے درکار چیز فراہم کرنا۔
پائدار رکھنا
paidaar rakhna
Common Collocations
- sustain growth
- sustain energy
- sustain a conversation
Example Sentences
We need to sustain our efforts in combating climate change.
ہمیں ماحولیاتی تبدیلی سے لڑنے کے لیے اپنی کوششوں کو برقرار رکھنا ہوگا۔
Hamein maholiyati tabdeeli se larnay ke liye apni koshishon ko barqarar rakhna hoga.
The organization aims to sustain its services to low-income families.
تنظیم کا مقصد کم آمدنی والے خاندانوں کی خدمات کو برقرار رکھنا ہے۔
Tanzim ka maqsad kam aamdani walay khandanon ki khidmaat ko barqarar rakhna hai.
It is important to sustain a healthy lifestyle for better well-being.
بہتر صحت کے لیے ایک صحت مند طرز زندگی کو برقرار رکھنا اہم ہے۔
Behtar sehat ke liye ek sehat mand tarz-e-zindagi ko barqarar rakhna ahem hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a sustainable garden that needs regular care to thrive.
Visualize a strong tree with deep roots holding the soil, representing sustaining support.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
رہتا ہے اس میں جو اثر جو میرا ہے، میں وہی ہوں، جس کو ہوں خوشبو کے ساتھ رہنے کی۔
Rehta hai is mein jo asar jo mera hai, main wahi hoon, jisko hoon khushboo ke sath rehne ki.
I am that effect which remains with me; I am the one who wishes to stay with fragrance.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
وقت کی قدر کرنا سیکھو، وقت کبھی واپس نہیں آتا۔
Waqt ki qadar karna seekho, waqt kabhi wapas nahin aata.
Learn to value time; time never returns.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "sustinere" — to hold up, support
First known use: 14th century
The word 'sustain' evolved from the Latin 'sustinere' which meant to hold up, support or withstand.