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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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The failure to articulate a persuasive and inspiring case not only weakens support at home, our diplomatic efforts overseas and our war-fighting capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

But she added the community was "close knit" and the family were a "big part of the community" so people would rally around and support them.

From BBC

Heating oil is used widely in rural areas and in Northern Ireland, where there have been calls to support those struggling to pay.

From BBC

"This means that fuel prices will have to rise and the budget can no longer support" increased energy subsidies, he said.

From Barron's

Russia's President Vladimir Putin went further, sending the new supreme leader a direct message of support.

From Barron's