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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 formation of new blood vessels can take weeks, and short bursts of oxygen are not enough to support lasting repair.

From Science Daily

This rearranged internal layout appears to have evolved to accommodate and support the dinosaur's exceptionally large nose.

From Science Daily

Emerging research also suggests pecans may support healthier post meal lipid metabolism, an important factor in cardiovascular health.

From Science Daily

Councillor Liz Colling, who proposed the funding, said it "supports the most vulnerable in our communities at low cost to this authority".

From BBC

"Visual cues generally attract initial attention more effectively and support rapid comprehension, while sound cues tend to create a stronger emotional connection," she said.

From BBC