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support

[suh-pawrt] / səˈpɔrt /










Usage

What are other ways to say support? To support is to hold up or add strength to, literally or figuratively: The columns support the roof. To maintain is to support so as to preserve intact: to maintain an attitude of defiance. To sustain, a rather elevated word, suggests completeness and adequacy in supporting: The court sustained his claim. Uphold applies especially to supporting or backing another, as in a statement, opinion, or belief: to uphold the rights of a minority.

Example Sentences

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Paramount faces a separate deadline late Monday to improve the finances of its proposed takeover to shake the support of Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times

Ministers said it was important that patients who could benefit from weight loss support were able to access it.

From BBC

"The consequences of any renewed aggression wouldn't remain confined to one country and responsibility would rest with those who initiate or support such actions," Gharibabadi said.

From Barron's

The Washington Post said Caine had expressed concern at the White House and Pentagon that munition shortages and a lack of allied support could increase danger to US personnel.

From Barron's

It’s a long fight, and so I’m here to support them and our culture and the awareness.

From Los Angeles Times