support

/səpˈɔːt/

/səˈpɔɹt/

[verb] [noun]

to support

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

synonyms : back up

to provide financial or material assistance

to hold a person or thing in position or prevent them from falling

synonyms : hold

hold up

sustain

be behind; approve of

synonyms : back

to provide evidence or information in order to prove that something, especially a claim or idea is true

synonyms : affirm

antonyms : negate

adopt as a belief

synonyms : subscribe

argue or speak in defense of

synonyms : defend

fend for

support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

synonyms : bear out

corroborate

underpin

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

synonyms : abide

be a regular customer or client of

synonyms : keep going

patronage

patronise

patronize

to perform as the secondary act in a pop or rock concert, usually before the main performers

Support

[NOUN]

something you wear to hold an injured or weak part of your body in position

sympathy and assistance that one provides for someone who is facing a difficult or unfortunate situation

something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

aiding the cause or policy or interests of

a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

synonyms : reenforcement

reinforcement

documentary validation

synonyms : documentation

the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

synonyms : supporting

supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

the financial means whereby one lives

synonyms : bread and butter

any device that bears the weight of another thing

a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

synonyms : accompaniment

backup

musical accompaniment

financial resources provided to make some project possible

synonyms : backing

financial backing

financial support

funding

a singer or band that open a pop or rock concert before the main act

Examples

1. Parents often support their children financially during college.

2. The organization supports various charitable causes through donations.

3. This support has dramatically tilted the balance of power in favor of the Algerian ruling elite.

4. The government makes a big thing out of public support.

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