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support
noun(sup-port)financial resources provided to make some project possible
Examples:
The foundation provided support for the experiment.
support
verb(sup-port)argue or speak in defense of
Synonyms: defend, fend for,
Examples:
She supported the motion to strike.
support
verb(sup-port)put up with something or somebody unpleasant
support
noun(sup-port)a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
Synonyms: reenforcement, reinforcement,
Examples:
They called for artillery support.
support
verb(sup-port)be the physical support of; carry the weight of
Examples:
He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam.
support
noun(sup-port)the financial means whereby one lives
Examples:
He applied to the state for support.
support
noun(sup-port)a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
Synonyms: accompaniment, backup, musical accompaniment,
support
noun(sup-port)the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
Synonyms: supporting,
Examples:
He leaned against the wall for support.
support
verb(sup-port)be a regular customer or client of
support
noun(sup-port)documentary validation
Synonyms: documentation,
Examples:
The strongest support for this view is the work of Jones.
support
verb(sup-port)establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
Examples:
The evidence supports the defendant.
support
verb(sup-port)support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
Synonyms: bear out, corroborate, underpin,
support
verb(sup-port)give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
Synonyms: back up,
Examples:
She supported him during the illness.
support
noun(sup-port)aiding the cause or policy or interests of
Examples:
The president no longer has the support of his own party.
They developed a scheme of mutual support.
They developed a scheme of mutual support.
support
noun(sup-port)any device that bears the weight of another thing
Examples:
There was no place to attach supports for a shelf.
support
verb(sup-port)play a subordinate role to (another performer)
Examples:
Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act.
support
noun(sup-port)something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
Examples:
The policy found little public support.
His faith was all the support he needed.
The team enjoyed the support of their fans.
His faith was all the support he needed.
The team enjoyed the support of their fans.
support
noun(sup-port)supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
Examples:
The statue stood on a marble support.
support
verb(sup-port)support materially or financially
Examples:
He does not support his natural children.
The scholarship supported me when I was in college.
The scholarship supported me when I was in college.
support
noun(sup-port)the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
Examples:
His support kept the family together.
They gave him emotional support during difficult times.
They gave him emotional support during difficult times.