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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.

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He added that the family were "grateful for the support we are getting from the community, from the police, from the hospital and mostly from the church".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

"From 2017 onwards, Mrs Chirac shared great help, support and guidance with me," Brigitte Macron said in a written statement to AFP, referring to the year her husband won his first term.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

That durability could support robust, wide area, high resolution imaging over an extended mission.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Bill Carrick, a longtime Democratic consultant, said it was unsurprising to see Bass’ support continue to be strong in South L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

As Congress ratified the Thirteenth Amendment forbidding slavery in the United States, sometime before the end of 1865, the Kanes cut off Maggie’s meager support altogether.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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