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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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Prosecutors say that, as the more experienced climber, the man on trial was "the responsible guide for the tour" and failed to turn back or call for support in time to help his girlfriend.

From BBC

Yet in the last year Europe has “sharply” increased its overall support to “offset much of the reduction in US allocations,” Kiel says.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Your continued support is a fundamental part of Brewdog's journey, and we will keep you updated as the process progresses."

From BBC

Murray said the school has sought advice from the Education Authority's Critical Incident Response Team who will be available to support pupils affected by the incident.

From BBC

Buffett told The Wall Street Journal last year that Berkshire doesn’t support the split.

From The Wall Street Journal