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

Example Sentences

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While the rest of the country scrambles to make a living in a world upended by the digital revolution, its creators revel in lifestyles that make the giddy heights of Versailles appear quaint.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Supplemental Security Income, which serves 7.5 million Americans who are unable to make a living because of severe disabilities or destitution in old age, has never been easy to qualify for.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

"They've chosen their path in life and if that's their brand and they need to make a living and do it how they wish, they should be allowed to do so."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

We need people to watch our races to be able to make a living out of it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Could she and her daughters make a living trading, painting, and selling?

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

make a living

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