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- Dictionarysup·port/səˈpôrt/
verb
- 1. bear all or part of the weight of; hold up: "the dome was supported by a hundred white columns" Similar
- 2. give assistance to, especially financially; enable to function or act: "the government gives $2.5 billion a year to support the activities of the voluntary sector" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright: "the best support for a camera is a tripod" Similar
- 2. material assistance: "he urged that military support be sent to protect humanitarian convoys" Similar
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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)
SUPPORT definition: 1. to agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want him, her, or it to…. Learn more.
If you agree with or approve of a cause, person, idea, or the like, you support it. If you support a certain charity, you may donate your time or money to the cause. The verb support also means to strengthen with new evidence; to corroborate.
If you support someone or their ideas or aims, you agree with them, and perhaps help them because you want them to succeed. The vice president insisted that he supported the hard-working people of New York.
1. a. To bear the weight of, especially from below; keep from falling, sinking, or slipping: Pillars support the roof. b. To bear or hold up (an amount of weight): The bridge supports 10 tons. 2. a. To keep from weakening or failing; give confidence or comfort to: The letter supported him in his grief. b.
support. verb. OPAL W. /səˈpɔːt/ /səˈpɔːrt/ Verb Forms. encourage/give help. 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.
Definition of support noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of 'support' 1. If you support someone or their ideas or aims, you agree with them, and perhaps help them because you want them to succeed. [...] 2. If you give support to someone during a difficult or unhappy time, you are kind to them and help them. [...] 3. Financial support is money provided to enable an organization to continue.
SUPPORT definition: 1. to agree with an idea, group, or person: 2. to help to show that something is true: 3. to hold…. Learn more.
n. the providing of necessary means or funds for a person or family to live:[uncountable] He provides child support for his kids. an act or instance of supporting; the state of being supported:[uncountable] to show support for our fired coworkers.