Strengthen or support (something); suffer (something) (7)

I believe the answer is:

sustain

(Other definitions for sustain that I've seen before include "Strengthen physically" , "Keep up; hold for a long time" , "Give food to" , "Provide nourishment" , "Prolong, support" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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