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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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But admitted he will "really need some support" on his challenge.

From BBC

The increases prompted the then Conservative government to launch energy bill support schemes, costing around £44bn.

From BBC

The UK-based organisation thanked the princess for her support and confirmed its relationship had ended in a statement.

From BBC

However, Saxo said this view may be “misplaced as the current price surge reflects a supply shock, not stronger demand, raising the risk of stagflation that could ultimately force central banks to provide economic support.”

From MarketWatch

Marzan was assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines — a unit tasked with supplying troops with food, fuel, ammunition and equipment — and deployed to Kuwait to support the war effort.

From Los Angeles Times