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| accompaniment |
part of a musical composition that is intended to support more central parts. [1/2 definitions] |
| accompany |
to put (something) together with another thing to enhance it or support it. [1/4 definitions] |
| adhere |
to maintain loyalty or support (usu. fol. by "to"). [1/3 definitions] |
| advance |
to give or lend (money or items of value) in order to support a project or provide assistance, usually with expectation of repayment or profit. [1/14 definitions] |
| advertise |
to present as good or favorable in order to win people's business or support. [1/3 definitions] |
| advocacy |
the giving of support to an idea, person, or cause. |
| advocate |
to urge support or acceptance of. [1/4 definitions] |
| affirmative action |
a policy to make sure certain groups of people are given a fair chance for jobs and education. In particular, this policy is for minority groups and women who were not given these opportunities in the past. Regulations made by the U.S. government support affirmative action. |
| against |
in contact with (something used as a support). [1/5 definitions] |
| agency |
a company or organization that does business in support of other companies or people. An agency helps people do things that are difficult or complicated to do just by themselves. [1/3 definitions] |
| agitate |
to try to stir up public support (often followed by "for" or "against"). [1/3 definitions] |
| agitprop |
inflammatory political propaganda spread through literature, theater, music, and art, esp. as used in support of communism. |
| aid |
to give support, help, or assistance. [1/4 definitions] |
| aide |
any assistant or person who gives support. |
| alimony |
financial support given by one separated or divorced spouse to the other, usu. by legal agreement. [1/2 definitions] |
| ancon |
a bracket, sometimes ornamental, used to support a molding, shelf, or the like. |
| angle iron |
a piece of rolled iron or steel in the form of a right angle along its lengthwise dimension, used in construction for joining parts or as support. |
| argue |
to make statements that support your idea or opinion. [1/2 definitions] |
| armrest |
a support for the arm, as found on chairs, theater seating, and the like. |
| assertion |
a declaration or statement, often without support or proof. [1/2 definitions] |
| assist |
to give aid or support to. [3/2 definitions] |
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