support

1 of 2

verb

sup·port sə-ˈpȯrt How to pronounce support (audio)

supported; supporting; supports

transitive verb

: to endure bravely or quietly : bear

a(1)

: to promote the interests or cause of

(2)

: to uphold or defend as valid or right : advocate

supports fair play

(3)

: to argue or vote for

supported the motion to lower taxes

b(1)

: assist, help

bombers supported the ground troops

(2)

: to act with (a star actor)

(3)

: to bid in bridge so as to show support for

: to provide with substantiation : corroborate

support an alibi

: to pay the costs of : maintain

support a family

: to provide a basis for the existence or subsistence of

the island could probably support three

A. B. C. Whipple

support a habit

: to hold up or serve as a foundation or prop for

: to maintain (a price) at a desired level by purchases or loans

also : to maintain the price of by purchases or loans

: to keep from fainting, yielding, or losing courage : comfort

: to keep (something) going

supportability

sə-ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce support (audio)

noun

supportable

sə-ˈpȯr-tə-bəl How to pronounce support (audio)

adjective

supportive

sə-ˈpȯr-tiv How to pronounce support (audio)

adjective

supportiveness

sə-ˈpȯr-tiv-nəs How to pronounce support (audio)

noun

support

2 of 2

noun

: the act or process of supporting : the condition of being supported

: assistance provided by a company to users of its products

customer support

: one that supports

—often used attributively

a support staff

: sufficient strength in a suit bid by one's partner in bridge to justify raising the suit

Example Sentences

Verb I completely support your decision to stay. She no longer supports the war. The senator says that he supports the proposed legislation. Which presidential candidate do you support? The study is supported by the American Medical Association. The country's citizens were asked to support the war effort. Her friends supported her by signing her petition. The charity supports needy families. Bombers were called in to support the ground troops. The planet's atmosphere cannot support human life. Noun The team gets a lot of support from its fans. I'd like to thank my parents for all of their love and support over the years. He depended on his wife for emotional support. He applied for financial support from the state. the company's friendly support staff Inspectors found that some of the bridge's supports were weak. She used my arm as a support and limped to the chair. These sneakers are designed to give your feet extra support. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Her late husband gave up his career to support her and dutifully walked a few paces behind her in public.

Karla Adam, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 Content creators and influencers such as Bader need exposure and money, often from brand deals, to support themselves and continue creating content, and not all brand partnerships are inherently bad when handled correctly.

Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 9 Sep. 2022 Even if life existed on every planet that could support it, living matter in the universe would amount to only a few grains of sand in the Gobi Desert.

Alan Lightman, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 So many people from my team came out to support me.

Catie Offerman, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 Older generations are also more reluctant to openly express or support it.

Wee Ling Soh, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Sep. 2022 But Catholic Medical Center continued to support him.

BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 There’s also the new 988 mental health crisis hotline, which is anonymous and available to those experiencing crisis, as well as people looking to support them.

Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 David Weil, Biden’s first choice to run the wage and hour division, lost his Senate confirmation vote because Senators Kyrsten Sinema, Mark Kelly, and Joe Manchin wouldn’t support him.

Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 5 Sep. 2022

Noun

However, if their worries are significant and affecting their daily life, patients may benefit from seeking support from a mental health professional.

Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 Van Thof is now focused on getting support from the D.C. Council and D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser.

Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 The actions on student loan debt, which reflect a campaign promise from President Joe Biden and were announced just months before the midterm elections, elicited immediate pushback from some and roaring support from others.

Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2022 Along with the prize, Dirty Difficult Dangerous will receive promotional support from Europa Cinemas Label, an association of arthouse cinema exhibitors from across Europe, in its theatrical rollout.

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 But the proposal had zero support from other BART directors, and was quickly voted down.

Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Sep. 2022 In particular, West is getting support from other Black celebrities who are particularly calling out the brand for using West to further its own agenda rather than give credit where credit is due.

Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 The measure also garnered support from an auto industry plagued by a chips shortage in recent years that led to idle plants, temporary layoffs and cars and trucks sitting on lots unable to head to dealerships.

Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 And while Warnock draws some support from Republican moderates, Abrams — who has been vilified more by the GOP than any other statewide figure — has shown little sign of peeling off significant numbers of disaffected Republicans.

BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

support 1 of 2

verb

sup·port sə-ˈpȯrt How to pronounce support (audio)

supported; supporting

: to hold up or in position : serve as a foundation or prop for

Posts support the porch roof.

: to take sides with : favor

Which candidate do you support?

: to provide evidence for : verify

They cannot support this claim.

: to pay the costs of : maintain

His income supports a large family.

: to keep going : sustain

There is not enough air to support life.

: to provide help or encouragement to

My friends supported me while I was sick.

support

2 of 2

noun

: the act of supporting : the condition of being supported

: someone or something that supports

Legal Definition

support 1 of 2

transitive verb

sup·port

: to promote the interests or cause of

: to uphold or defend as valid or right

: to argue or vote for

: to provide with substantiation or corroboration

support an alibi

: to provide with the means of livelihood (as housing, food, or clothing) especially in accordance with an agreement or court order

: to hold up or in position : maintain the physical integrity of

the right to have one's land supported by the underlying land

support

2 of 2

noun

: the act or process of supporting : the condition of being supported

pledged the candidate their support

: a means of obtaining the necessities of life (as food, shelter, and clothing) : a source of livelihood especially in the form of alimony or child support

: something that provides support

单词	supportive
释义	support 1 of 2 verb sup·port sə-ˈpȯrt supported; supporting; supports transitive verb 1 : to endure bravely or quietly : bear 2 a(1) : to promote the interests or cause of (2) : to uphold or defend as valid or right : advocate supports fair play (3) : to argue or vote for supported the motion to lower taxes b(1) : assist, help bombers supported the ground troops (2) : to act with (a star actor) (3) : to bid in bridge so as to show support for c : to provide with substantiation : corroborate support an alibi 3 a : to pay the costs of : maintain support a family b : to provide a basis for the existence or subsistence of the island could probably support three A. B. C. Whipple support a habit 4 a : to hold up or serve as a foundation or prop for b : to maintain (a price) at a desired level by purchases or loans also : to maintain the price of by purchases or loans 5 : to keep from fainting, yielding, or losing courage : comfort 6 : to keep (something) going supportability sə-ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun supportable sə-ˈpȯr-tə-bəl adjective supportive sə-ˈpȯr-tiv adjective supportiveness sə-ˈpȯr-tiv-nəs noun support 2 of 2 noun 1 a : the act or process of supporting : the condition of being supported b : assistance provided by a company to users of its products customer support 2 : one that supports —often used attributively a support staff 3 : sufficient strength in a suit bid by one's partner in bridge to justify raising the suit Synonyms Verb advocate back champion endorse indorse patronize plump (for) plunk (for) plonk (for) Noun brace buttress mount mounting prop reinforcement shore spur stay underpinning See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb I completely support your decision to stay. She no longer supports the war. The senator says that he supports the proposed legislation. Which presidential candidate do you support? The study is supported by the American Medical Association. The country's citizens were asked to support the war effort. Her friends supported her by signing her petition. The charity supports needy families. Bombers were called in to support the ground troops. The planet's atmosphere cannot support human life. Noun The team gets a lot of support from its fans. I'd like to thank my parents for all of their love and support over the years. He depended on his wife for emotional support. He applied for financial support from the state. the company's friendly support staff Inspectors found that some of the bridge's supports were weak. She used my arm as a support and limped to the chair. These sneakers are designed to give your feet extra support. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Her late husband gave up his career to support her and dutifully walked a few paces behind her in public. Karla Adam, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 Content creators and influencers such as Bader need exposure and money, often from brand deals, to support themselves and continue creating content, and not all brand partnerships are inherently bad when handled correctly. Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 9 Sep. 2022 Even if life existed on every planet that could support it, living matter in the universe would amount to only a few grains of sand in the Gobi Desert. Alan Lightman, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 So many people from my team came out to support me. Catie Offerman, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 Older generations are also more reluctant to openly express or support it. Wee Ling Soh, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Sep. 2022 But Catholic Medical Center continued to support him. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 There’s also the new 988 mental health crisis hotline, which is anonymous and available to those experiencing crisis, as well as people looking to support them. Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 David Weil, Biden’s first choice to run the wage and hour division, lost his Senate confirmation vote because Senators Kyrsten Sinema, Mark Kelly, and Joe Manchin wouldn’t support him. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 5 Sep. 2022 Noun However, if their worries are significant and affecting their daily life, patients may benefit from seeking support from a mental health professional. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 Van Thof is now focused on getting support from the D.C. Council and D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser. Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 The actions on student loan debt, which reflect a campaign promise from President Joe Biden and were announced just months before the midterm elections, elicited immediate pushback from some and roaring support from others. Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2022 Along with the prize, Dirty Difficult Dangerous will receive promotional support from Europa Cinemas Label, an association of arthouse cinema exhibitors from across Europe, in its theatrical rollout. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 But the proposal had zero support from other BART directors, and was quickly voted down. Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Sep. 2022 In particular, West is getting support from other Black celebrities who are particularly calling out the brand for using West to further its own agenda rather than give credit where credit is due. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 The measure also garnered support from an auto industry plagued by a chips shortage in recent years that led to idle plants, temporary layoffs and cars and trucks sitting on lots unable to head to dealerships. Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 And while Warnock draws some support from Republican moderates, Abrams — who has been vilified more by the GOP than any other statewide figure — has shown little sign of peeling off significant numbers of disaffected Republicans. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French supporter, from Late Latin supportare, from Latin, to transport, from sub- + portare to carry — more at fare First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing support child support in support of means of support life-support system self-support moral support support group support system price support visible means of support support hose support level life support technical/tech support See More child support in support of means of support life-support system self-support moral support support group support system price support visible means of support support hose support level life support technical/tech support See More Kids Definition support 1 of 2 verb sup·port sə-ˈpȯrt supported; supporting 1 : to hold up or in position : serve as a foundation or prop for Posts support the porch roof. 2 : to take sides with : favor Which candidate do you support? 3 : to provide evidence for : verify They cannot support this claim. 4 : to pay the costs of : maintain His income supports a large family. 5 : to keep going : sustain There is not enough air to support life. 6 : to provide help or encouragement to My friends supported me while I was sick. support 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act of supporting : the condition of being supported 2 : someone or something that supports Medical Definition support 1 of 2 transitive verb sup·port sə-ˈpō(ə)rt, -ˈpȯ(ə)rt 1 : to hold up or serve as a foundation or prop for 2 : to maintain in condition, action, or existence support respiration support life support 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act or process of supporting : the condition of being supported respiratory support 2 : supporter Legal Definition support 1 of 2 transitive verb sup·port 1 a : to promote the interests or cause of b : to uphold or defend as valid or right c : to argue or vote for 2 : to provide with substantiation or corroboration support an alibi 3 : to provide with the means of livelihood (as housing, food, or clothing) especially in accordance with an agreement or court order 4 : to hold up or in position : maintain the physical integrity of the right to have one's land supported by the underlying land support 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act or process of supporting : the condition of being supported pledged the candidate their support 2 : a means of obtaining the necessities of life (as food, shelter, and clothing) : a source of livelihood especially in the form of alimony or child support 3 : something that provides support supportive adjective as in supporting serving to give support to the truth or factualness of something the jimmied window latch is supportive of the theory that there was forced entry into the house Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance supporting confirming substantiating verifying confirmational corroborative corroborating vindicating confirmatory corroboratory beneficial probative supplementary auxiliary helpful probatory Antonyms & Near Antonyms contradictory opposing refuting counter disproving contrary confuting See More
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