Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Space support ships are designed to track rocket launches, satellites and intercontinental missile activity.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

However, support for the effort has grown increasingly shaky.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Fertility features around 20 times in the women's version, with a page devoted to support and clinical guidance.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

With expectations now shifting toward higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates, external pressure on the ringgit is likely to persist despite domestic policy support, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Elisha was completely dependent on his parents for support.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




Vocabulary lists containing support


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "support" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com