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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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They choose projects they want to support, Harbor Fund takes an equity position in it, and any money it makes is invested back into the fund for future films and TV series.

From Los Angeles Times

“My hope is that money will flow,” said Dave Rand, a land use attorney active on housing issues who supports Raman.

From Los Angeles Times

“Our focus is supporting the community as they rebuild.”

From Los Angeles Times

Wirth, who organized a support group of AAA Insurance holders after the fire, chose not to and instead has her mail forwarded to her parents’ house.

From Los Angeles Times

Other increases include £2.8m on supporting transport connectivity including works to the airport tower and terminal, £4.4m on the childcare strategy, apprenticeships and vocational training, and £5.8m on island security.

From BBC