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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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To him, support for the military does not seem as strong now as it did in the past.

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His warnings are supported by figures from various studies, gathered by Challenging Psychedelic Experiences.

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"This is a once in a generation change to farm support payments and there's a lot of expectation riding on this," she said.

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As the full-time whistle went at Anfield, a goalless draw against Leeds United prompted some boos from sections of the home support.

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While the results support the additive energy model, the researchers note that more work is needed.

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