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- pronunciation:
- s
port
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
supports, supporting, supported |
| definition 1: |
to bear.
I know you're tired, but I can't support your weight, so you will have to walk.- synonyms:
- bear, carry
- similar words:
- cradle, shoulder, take
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| definition 2: |
to hold up; brace.
The table is supported by four legs.- synonyms:
- bear, brace, buttress, uphold
- similar words:
- bolster, cradle, prop, stake
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| definition 3: |
to help during a time of trouble or stress.
She supported me when I was ill.- synonyms:
- bolster, comfort
- similar words:
- buoy up, cheer, encourage, help, reassure, uphold
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| definition 4: |
to provide enough for.
Parents support their families by working.- synonyms:
- provide for, sustain, take care of
- antonyms:
- neglect
- similar words:
- finance, foster, fund
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| definition 5: |
to provide proof or evidence for.
What other people say supports his story.- antonyms:
- counter
- similar words:
- affirm, bolster, confirm, establish, sustain, verify, vouch for, warrant
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| definition 6: |
to agree with or aid (a cause, idea, person, or group).
The governor supported the liberal candidate for president.Our group supports animal rights.- synonyms:
- back, endorse, side
- antonyms:
- oppose
- similar words:
- defend, promote
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| related words: |
advocate, afford, aid, assist, back, base, boost, buoy, carry, champion, cultivate, defend, document, feed, hold, justify, mind, nourish, patronize, promote, prove, recommend, reinforce, sanction, stick by, uphold |
| contrasting words: |
resist |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act supporting, or the condition of being supported.
Where can he get support?- synonyms:
- encouragement
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| definition 2: |
someone or something that gives support.
He has been such a support to me during this time of trouble.- synonyms:
- brace, buttress, prop
- similar words:
- base, basis, mount, resource, rest, stay
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| definition 3: |
favor or backing from those who agree.
The bill does not have enough support from Representatives to become law. |
| related words: |
aid, anchor, assistance, bed, blessing, bracket, contribution, cultivation, defense, foundation, frame, hand, help, keep, mainstay, proof, testimony |
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| derivations: |
supportless (adj.), supportingly (adv.) |
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