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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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A day later, police supported by the army stormed all three prisons, freeing all the hostages and restoring control.

From Barron's

The United Kingdom and France are considering similar social media restrictions for minors, with leaders expressing support for such measures.

From Barron's

Add to that the trust’s obligation to support your mother, and every dollar spent or forgiven takes on extra emotional weight.

From MarketWatch

“They need to act to direct the resources to support independent news reporting that provides the oversight and accountability of our democratic institutions.”

From Los Angeles Times

"As long as we win football matches and make sure we win enough of them, everyone will support us," he said.

From BBC