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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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In India alone, these ecosystems support more than 200 plant species found nowhere else on Earth.

From Science Daily

One major factor separating the U.S. from Europe is public support for families.

From Science Daily

The researchers say their findings, published in Current Biology, could support the development of future drug treatments that target this malfunctioning process.

From Science Daily

Brother, dad and uncle were all in his support box, along with his long-time agent and fitness coaches.

From BBC

The Constitution mandates that Congress “maintain a Navy” and allows—but doesn’t require—it to “raise and support Armies.”

From The Wall Street Journal