sustain vs hold up

hold up vs sustain

sustain and hold up both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sustain	No	No	Yes	No
hold up	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, sustain and hold up are synonyms defined as:

sustain and hold up: be the physical support of; carry the weight of

Other synonyms of sustain include hold, support.

sustain (verb)	hold up (verb)
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)	cause to be slowed down or delayed
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
admit as valid	hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration
supply with necessities and support	rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
provide with nourishment	continue to live and avoid dying
be the physical support of; carry the weight of	resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
lengthen or extend in duration or space	resist or confront with resistance

Difference between sustain and hold up

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