Sustentar
Example: Cal sustentar les seves opinions amb arguments sòlids i clars.
Definition
"Sustentar" means to support or uphold something, such as an opinion, argument, or physical object, often implying the provision of strength, justification, or maintenance to keep it stable or valid.
Etymology
The word "sustentar" comes from the Latin verb 'sustentare,' which means to hold up or support. It combines 'sub-' meaning under, and 'tenere' meaning to hold. Did you know? The root 'tenere' is also the origin of English words like 'tenant' and 'tenure.'
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"Sustentar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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