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sustain vs retain

retain vs sustain

sustain and retain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sustain No No Yes No
retain No No Yes No
As verbs, retain is a hyponym of sustain; that is, retain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sustain:
  • sustain: lengthen or extend in duration or space
  • retain: allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
Other hyponyms of sustain include continue, keep, keep on.
sustain (verb) retain (verb)
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) keep in one's mind
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts secure and keep for possible future use or application
admit as valid allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
supply with necessities and support hold back within
provide with nourishment
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
lengthen or extend in duration or space
Difference between sustain and retain

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