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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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Recent observations from NASA's Perseverance rover provide further support.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The International Transport Workers’ Federation, a labor union based in London that represents a million seafarers, has received about 1,000 inquiries since the start of the conflict from crew near the strait, asking for support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

An ACE spokesperson acknowledged the importance of live comedy, adding: "It is an art form which we are proud to support especially given the range of audiences it reaches."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Now, tribe officials say the state is ending its support, potentially causing salmon restoration efforts on the McCloud River to die midstream.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“If you want to go back to school, I’m sure there’s a way to make it happen. All I know is I’ll do whatever I can to support you.”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy