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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.

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Farmers in the Southern Hemisphere are disproportionately affected, given they are currently planting crops and have limited access to the credit or government support needed to buy fertilizer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Pratt had about 17% support in those areas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Kevin said the greatest benefit of winning had been helping support family members and the freedom it gave them.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Global governments need to step up efforts to get fertilizer moving through the Persian Gulf and offer financial support for farmers to help offset the jump in prices, Ahmed El-Hoshy said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“Yes, we can nominate ourselves,” Mrs. Tracy said, “though it would be nice if you offered your support to someone else in the class.”

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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