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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 theme drew its clearest support from Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who seemed deeply troubled that the trial judge had never actually performed Step 3 at all.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

The council said a pot of money would be made available for families who need immediate financial support, which will be delivered through a cash-first approach to "ensure dignity and choice".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

"We can't forget that this is a test flight, and we are taking everything that we're learning forward to support the next mission."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The Seoul government has introduced price caps on petroleum products and extended fuel-tax cuts while drafting a roughly $17 billion supplementary budget to help ease the effect of energy shocks and support growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

In the mid-1800s, the Fox sisters, like almost all women, were not allowed to support themselves in business, law, education, medicine, or the trades.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock