sustentar

Definitions of sustentar
  1. verb
    give food to
    synonyms: alimentar, mantener, nutrir
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    antonyms:
    hacer pasar hambre, privar de comida
    deprive of food
    types:
    dar de cenar, invitar a cenar
    give dinner to; host for dinner
    amamantar
    give suck to
    type of:
    proporcionar, suministrar
    give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
  2. verb
    serve as food for; be the food for
    synonyms: alimentar, mantener, nutrir
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    type of:
    proporcionar, suministrar
    give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
  3. verb
    provide as food
    synonyms: alimentar, nutrir
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    type of:
    proporcionar, suministrar
    give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
  4. verb
    support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
    synonyms: apoyar, confirmar, corroborar, secundar, sostener
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    type of:
    corresponder, ser igual a
    be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
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