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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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Once absorbed, the vitamin is converted into molecules that help protect cells from oxidative damage and support other important biological functions.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

In theory, an immediate leadership contest could be triggered by a Labour MP with enough support to challenge the prime minister.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Bipartisan support for the crypto industry’s biggest legislative priority helped a Senate committee approve the Clarity Act, a bill intended to clarify regulation of digital assets.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“The way you learn as an organization, to support three large customers or five large customers, is one at a time,” he said, adding that the company wants to eventually support a hyperscaler customer.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

But if that support didn’t materialize, I’d still find my way.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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