make a living

VERB

support

Synonyms

STRONGEST

back encourage finance fund maintain raise set up sponsor strengthen subsidize uphold

STRONG

angel bankroll chaperon cherish feed fortify foster guard keep nourish nurse prop stake stiffen stroke succor sustain underwrite

WEAK

attend to be a source of strength bring up buoy up care for earn one's keep give a leg up keep an eye on look after pay expenses of pay for pick up the check put up money for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conclude depress discourage dissuade finish hurt ignore neglect take weaken

STRONG

abandon starve

WEAK

contradict disapprove let down let go oppose refuse reject release

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Indian sailors shaken by war have finally cleared the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded there for months, but some fear they have little choice but to return to make a living.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

“I dream about opening up a bakery and making all these baked goods. But I know on day two, I’ll hate it because I’ll have to make a living out of it.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

Cardellini: When I first started, I wondered if I would ever make a living at it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Louise ended her operation in 2019 for two reasons: One was she didn't make a living out of it.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

There were enough chump gamblers that hung around John Hughes’ for a good gambler to make a living off them; chumps that worked, usually.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

make a living

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