[ US /səˈpɔɹt/ ]
[ UK /səpˈɔːt/ ]
NOUN
  1. the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
    he leaned against the wall for support
  2. supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
    the statue stood on a marble support
  3. a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
  4. a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
    they called for artillery support
  5. any device that bears the weight of another thing
    there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
  6. the financial means whereby one lives
    he applied to the state for support
    he could no longer earn his own livelihood
    each child was expected to pay for their keep
  7. documentary validation
    the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones
    his documentation of the results was excellent
  8. financial resources provided to make some project possible
    the foundation provided support for the experiment
  9. aiding the cause or policy or interests of
    they developed a scheme of mutual support
    the president no longer has the support of his own party
  10. the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
    they gave him emotional support during difficult times
    his support kept the family together
  11. something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
    the policy found little public support
    his faith was all the support he needed
    the team enjoyed the support of their fans
VERB
  1. be the physical support of; carry the weight of
    He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
    What's holding that mirror?
    The beam holds up the roof
  2. argue or speak in defense of
    She supported the motion to strike
  3. be behind; approve of
    He plumped for the Labor Party
    I backed Kennedy in 1960
  4. play a subordinate role to (another performer)
    Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act
  5. support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
    The stories and claims were born out by the evidence
  6. support materially or financially
    The scholarship supported me when I was in college
    he does not support his natural children
  7. give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
    She supported him during the illness
    Her children always backed her up
  8. be a regular customer or client of
    Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could
    We patronize this store
  9. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
    his story confirmed my doubts
    The evidence supports the defendant
  10. adopt as a belief
    I subscribe to your view on abortion
  11. put up with something or somebody unpleasant
    he learned to tolerate the heat
    She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage
    The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
    I cannot bear his constant criticism
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How To Use support In A Sentence

  • We cannot support all the shops we have already, so a few more very expensive units can only remain empty and unused.
  • The embassy had been shut down due to Mongolia's support for South Korea's "sunshine policy" of conciliation toward the North.
  • The Danish Dairy Board and the Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries supported this study.
  • The welfare state was not set up to support vast families or single mothers in inter-generational welfare dependency. We deserve a fair society, but it won't be created by a vendetta against the poor
  • The next day Tredias' arm was very nearly healed and needed only the support of a sling.
  • They are also less likely to get support from strong religious or spiritual beliefs.
  • You need financial security and the support of a loving partner to cope with those demands. The Sun
  • Their support was greatly appreciated and all within the club are grateful for their help and co-operation.
  • The turning supporter facilitates the closing of the cargo container and simultaneously provides the reinforcement to the cargo container.
  • A number of researchers offer insights on supportive classroom environments and the use of technology in peer learning.
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