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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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They were core to the argument that Brock’s lawyers pressed, and were set out in detail in amicus briefs, including one that the Constitutional Accountability Center filed in support of Brock.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

The backroom staff has been beefed up, with Sarah Taylor enlisted to sort the fielding and Troy Cooley adding support to the fast bowlers.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Weiss’s “60 Minutes” overhaul continued, and she has had Ellison’s support so far.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“We are excited to support him on to victory in November.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Much as I had always tried to disregard what she said, in truth I wanted her support now, because the community did matter to me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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