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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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An upset stomach was the story that struck fear into the Scotland support invading Boston prior to their opener, but he still played.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Funds would also support marketing efforts, website development and public relations campaigns to promote business and activities within the BID.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

"I thanked Qatar for its important mediation efforts and reaffirmed Switzerland's readiness to support initiatives aimed at de-escalation, stability and lasting peace."

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

Although the research focuses on cobalt, the same approach could be applied to other critical materials that support battery production and clean energy technologies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026

From the surviving evidence, the Kanes could have afforded to support Maggie from Elisha’s book royalties alone.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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