support
verb OPAL W
/səˈpɔːt/
/səˈpɔːrt/
Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they support | /səˈpɔːt/ /səˈpɔːrt/ |
| he / she / it supports | /səˈpɔːts/ /səˈpɔːrts/ |
| past simple supported | /səˈpɔːtɪd/ /səˈpɔːrtɪd/ |
| past participle supported | /səˈpɔːtɪd/ /səˈpɔːrtɪd/ |
| -ing form supporting | /səˈpɔːtɪŋ/ /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/ |
- to help or encourage somebody/something by saying or showing that you agree with them/it synonym back
- support somebody/something to support an idea/a view
- The party fully supports new welfare reform bill.
- Efforts to reduce waste are strongly supported by environmental groups.
- The majority of ordinary citizens did not support the war.
- If you raise it at the meeting, I'll support you.
- support somebody/something in something The government supported the unions in their demand for a minimum wage.
Extra ExamplesTopics Successa2, Politicsa2- He has consistently supported the tax cuts.
- I strongly support the view that education should be available to everyone.
- The people of this country overwhelmingly support their president.
- These policies were widely supported in the country.
- Very few countries supported the United States in its action.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- overwhelmingly
- fervently
- fully
- …
- agree to
- pledge to
- promise to
- …
- in
- be well supported
- be widely supported
- support and encourage somebody/something
- …
- support somebody to give or be ready to give help to somebody if they need it
- an organization that supports people with AIDS
- She supported her husband through many difficult times.
- The company will support customers in Europe (= solve their problems with a product).
Extra Examples- Teachers should always support and encourage their students.
- The group is actively supported by several Members of Parliament.
- The event was organized by Sam and Alex, ably supported by their classmates.
- You need colleagues who will support you in your work.
- The soloists were ably supported by the University Singers.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- overwhelmingly
- fervently
- fully
- …
- agree to
- pledge to
- promise to
- …
- in
- be well supported
- be widely supported
- support and encourage somebody/something
- …
- support somebody/something (British English) to like a particular sports team, watch their games, etc.
- Which team do you support?
- Who do you support?
- support something to help or encourage something to be successful by giving it money synonym sponsor
- The project was supported by grants from various charities.
- A number of famous actors actively supported the campaign.
- Several major companies are supporting the project.
Extra ExamplesTopics Successb1- The government has refused to support a new veterinary school in the region.
- This work was partially supported by the government.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- financially
- generously
- partially
- …
- help (to)
- through
- support somebody/something/yourself to provide everything necessary, especially money, so that somebody/something can live or exist
- He struggles to support his family.
- She supported herself through college by working as a waitress in a local bar.
- He turned to crime to support his drug habit.
- The atmosphere of Mars could not support life.
Extra ExamplesTopics Moneyb1- Mark has two children to support from his first marriage.
- Her parents supported her all through university.
- The town supports a small fishing fleet.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- financially
- generously
- partially
- …
- help (to)
- through
- support something to help to show that something is true synonym corroborate
- Current data support this hypothesis.
- There is no evidence to support his claims.
- The witness's story was not supported by the evidence.
- He said the figures were questionable and not well supported.
Language Bank evidenceevidenceGiving proof- There is clear evidence that TV advertising influences what children buy.
- It is clear from numerous studies that TV advertising influences what children buy.
- Recent research demonstrates that TV advertising influences children’s spending habits.
- Many parents think that TV advertising influences their children. This view is supported by the findings of a recent study, which show a clear link between television advertisements and children’s spending habits.
- The findings also reveal that most children are unaware of the persuasive purpose of advertising.
- There is little evidence that children understand the persuasive intent of advertising.
- The results contradict claims that advertising is unrelated to children’s spending habits.
- Manufacturers argue that it is difficult to prove that advertising alone influences what children buy.
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentb1- The results of the experiment supported her theory.
- Our results clearly support this view.
- Research has generally supported these predictions.
- The sample adequately supports this conclusion.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- strongly
- weakly
- adequately
- …
- appear to
- seem to
- tend to
- …
- be supported by data
- be supported by evidence
- be well supported
- …
- support somebody/something to hold somebody/something in position; to prevent somebody/something from falling
- a platform supported by concrete pillars
- Support the baby's head when you hold it.
- She walked carefully down the stairs, supported by her grandson.
- support somebody/something (of a band or singer) to perform in a pop or rock concert before the main performer
- They were supported by a local Liverpool band.
WordfinderTopics Musicc1- audience
- auditorium
- concert
- interval
- microphone
- perform
- programme
- soloist
- support
- venue
- support something (of a computer or computer system) to allow a particular program, language or device to be used with it
- This digital audio player supports multiple formats.
encourage/give help
sports team
provide money, etc.
help prove something
hold in position
pop/rock concert
computer
Word OriginMiddle English (originally in the sense ‘tolerate’): from Old French supporter, from Latin supportare, from sub- ‘from below’ + portare ‘carry’.