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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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However, the role of nutrition is particularly intriguing, as certain dietary supplements may help support cellular health later in life.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

A ban has drawn support in Canada from several provincial leaders, teachers’ groups and the Canadian Medical Association.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

There were no words of support for the official, no regrets expressed.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Importantly, the base found support near its lows at the rising 200-day simple moving average, while the 21-day exponential moving average has recently provided near-term comfort.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The newly discovered spirits frequently expressed messages in support for these kinds of earthly reforms.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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