Is 'sustenance' used correctly here: 'she's the sustenance of my wedding'?

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Is 'sustenance' used correctly here: 'she's the sustenance of my wedding'?

2007-04-05 06:59:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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The definition of sustenance means to sustain so if she is what sustains your wedding, then yes it is correct. Plus you get bonus points because the entire structure sounds good.

2007-04-05 07:05:04 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

no; sustenance is "the means of life; nourishment". For example, "victuals for sustenance" is used correctly.

2007-04-05 14:09:10 · answer #2 · answered by Winner4600 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hi. I suppose if she was the main (or sole) support. http://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=deskbar&q=define%3Asustenance

2007-04-05 14:07:34 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

2007-04-05 14:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by crzywriter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋