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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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Elma was fond of him and he was a source of support when she found she had cancer.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Investors have been laser focused on earnings growth for some time, with artificial intelligence advances at the heart of that fundamental support for the rally.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Murphy said that while Pratt’s fundraising numbers are strong, it remains to be seen if he can garner enough support to ultimately win election as mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle,” Gabbard wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Of course, I couldn’t go as high as they did, and it took a few accidents to gauge which branches could support me.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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