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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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Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said police had made 12 arrests, "including for showing support for a proscribed organisation, affray and for threatening or abusive behaviour".

From Barron's

The state’s refineries support some 50 military installations in California and neighboring states, which are launchpads for missions in the Asia-Pacific region.

From The Wall Street Journal

Podcasts have been supporting elements in horror for a minute, popping up in films like “Tusk” and 2018’s “Halloween” reboot, but they’ve yet to function as a true main character.

From Salon

Even the most enthusiastic potluck table benefits from a little structural support.

From Salon

"They've all come knowing how we see them, what we see is the potential in their sport and therefore how we might want to support them going forward," said Baker.

From BBC