prop up

VERB

encourage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boost buoy embolden hearten inspire reassure restore spur strengthen

STRONG

animate applaud brighten cheer comfort console energize enliven excite exhilarate fortify galvanize gladden goad incite inspirit instigate praise prick push rally refresh revitalize revivify rouse steel stir sway

WEAK

buck up cheer up enhearten give shot in arm psych up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dishearten dissuade hurt

STRONG

agitate annoy bore calm deaden depress deter dull leave alone repress sadden tire trouble upset weaken

WEAK

block confuse dampen deject dispirit uninspire

VERB

inspirit

Synonyms

STRONG

animate applaud boost brighten buoy cheer comfort console embolden energize enliven excite exhilarate fortify galvanize gladden goad hearten incite inspire instigate motivate praise prick push rally reassure refresh restore revitalize revivify rouse spur steel stir strengthen sway

WEAK

buck up cheer up enhearten give shot in arm psych up

Antonyms

STRONG

agitate annoy bore bring down calm damage deaden decrease depress deter discourage dishearten dissuade dull halt hurt leave alone prevent repress sadden tire trouble upset weaken

VERB

reinforce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

add to bolster boost build up buttress emphasize enlarge fortify increase shore up stress support underline

STRONG

carry energize harden hype multiply prop stiffen stroke supplement sustain toughen

WEAK

add fuel to fire back up beef up heat up lend a hand pick up pillar punch up soup up stand up for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease diminish discourage hinder hurt lessen let down play down prevent reduce undermine weaken

STRONG

liquefy melt soften

WEAK

subtract take away

Example Sentences

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The couple was accused of funneling millions from the law firm to prop up Erika’s music career.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

With its NYSE-listed shares sunk to 58% of that net asset value, the fund announced several drastic measures to prop up its stock and return money to shareholders.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

In years past, NBA stars like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant helped prop up Nike’s image as a premium basketball brand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Discovery to prop up Paramount, which the family acquired in August.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

I want to prop up my notebook and hide.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

prop up

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