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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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A "large-scale search operation" was launched involving both Swiss and French police and border security, while a psychological support team has been provided to the family, police added..

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The results suggest the technology could eventually support continuous large scale operation.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Strong corporate earnings have helped support the market, particularly in areas tied to artificial intelligence and technology.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

He contacted Brooks, who had joined the Toronto-based Human Line Project support group for such people.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

She said you cannot support a family by drawing pictures.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman




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