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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 the recent poll, the candidate with the second-most support among Latinos was Republican candidate Spencer Pratt, with 9% of Latino voters saying they would back the reality TV star-turned-politician.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The army has urged residents to share information that can support operations against groups fuelling insecurity across the country.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Companies could experiment with shorter workweeks while keeping pay constant and support so-called portable benefits that follow individuals rather than being tied to an employer, OpenAI suggested in its report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“Of course, I would want him to support me. He’s the president of the United States,” Bianco said in an interview.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The support of these well-known faces gave the idea of spirits credibility with the audience.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock