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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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Founder Kyle Henderson-Begg said: "We believe that raising a family shouldn't cost the earth and we're here to support local families and build community."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

That doesn’t include every team official or all of the tournament support staff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Frasers said the offer would allow it to continue to invest in Hugo Boss and expressed its support for the company's current leadership team.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

When he and several of his colleagues received the news of the layoffs at KTLA, the group was met with an outpouring of support from many loyal viewers and fans of the station.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It will be several years before data will be available to support or reject the new methods.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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