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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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She said the police, as with "any crime motivated by hate", would be providing the owner with supervision, investigation and support.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

There is, of course, one obvious answer to the worry that there won’t be enough young workers to support an aging population, and that is immigration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

In response, a US administration official confirmed that "the visas necessary for Iran to compete in the World Cup, including for athletes and necessary support staff, have been issued".

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Beyond the current demonstrations, the work supports NASA's broader effort to develop and validate commercial communications architectures that could support missions in low Earth orbit and eventually farther into space.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

He had said he would leave money in his will for Maggie’s support.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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