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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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"We've worked really hard to try and improve confidence for victims to come forward and report because we want to be able to provide victims with the support that they may need," he said.

From BBC

She's like: 'You go and support your kids, but at the same time, it wasn't thrilling to watch.

From BBC

But the solar industry now faces a reckoning from the loss of federal support, consumer reticence, and an increase in costs.

From Barron's

But the solar industry now faces a reckoning from the loss of federal support, consumer reticence, and an increase in costs.

From Barron's

Seitz’s attorneys, however, argued the video supported their version of events.

From Los Angeles Times