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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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Norriss had to decide whether to support his long-term clients in their moment of need, or take on new ones he could charge higher rates, but who might not stick around for long.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many children came from homes with no books in the house, Ms Howell said, adding: "When I see that I think, 'What can we do to support these families?'."

From BBC

China has implemented a fragmented, administrative stimulus approach, channeling support through local governments, state banks, and state-owned enterprises.

From Barron's

The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points this month but some officials indicated that the decision was finely balanced or could have supported keeping rates unchanged, according to the minutes released Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal

The chief constable confirmed there was no documented feedback from Jewish representatives before the decision was communicated which expressed support for the ban.

From BBC