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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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That level of intimacy and emotional support, a feature of many close friendships, is often what sets women’s friendships apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

When the Texas House Freedom Caucus launched in 2017, three-quarters of its initial members had received donations from Middleton; he would eventually support all but one.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

The one-year space residency, Zhang said, will collect data on astronauts on longer-duration spaceflights and test health support capabilities.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Murphy said that while Pratt’s fundraising numbers are strong, it remains to be seen if he can garner enough support to ultimately win election as mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

It will be several years before data will be available to support or reject the new methods.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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