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- pronunciation:
- s
port
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
supports, supporting, supported |
| definition 1: |
to bear (a weight or load).
These picture hangers can support thirty pounds.The little chairs are not made to support the weight of an adult.- synonyms:
- bear, carry
- similar words:
- cradle, shoulder, take
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| definition 2: |
to hold up; brace.
The solid oak table is supported by four sturdy legs.- synonyms:
- bear, brace, buttress, uphold
- similar words:
- bolster, cradle, prop, shore up, stake, stay, truss, underpin
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| definition 3: |
to sustain or encourage (someone) during periods of stress or affliction.
Her family supported her during her time of grief.- synonyms:
- bolster, comfort, hearten, succor, sustain
- similar words:
- buck up, buoy up, buttress, cheer, encourage, help, inspirit, reassure, uphold
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| definition 4: |
to provide adequately for.
The parents worked hard to support their families.He doesn't make enough money in that job to support himself.- synonyms:
- maintain, provide for, sustain, take care of
- antonyms:
- neglect
- similar words:
- bankroll, finance, foster, fund, nourish, nurture, subsidize, underwrite
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| definition 5: |
to provide evidence for; corroborate.
The testimony of the witness supported the suspect's story.You need to support your argument with some facts.- synonyms:
- back up, corroborate, substantiate
- antonyms:
- contradict, counter
- similar words:
- affirm, bolster, certify, circumstantiate, confirm, establish, evidence, fortify, sustain, validate, verify, vouch for, warrant
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| definition 6: |
to agree with, adhere to, 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: |
abet, advocate, afford, aid, alibi, assist, back, base, boost, bracket, buoy, capitalize, carry, champion, commission, cultivate, defend, document, feed, fortify, hold, justify, mind, nourish, patronize, pillar, promote, prove, recommend, reinforce, sanction, solace, stake, stick by, succor, uphold, wall |
| contrasting words: |
resist |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or process of supporting, or the condition of being supported.
These beams give strong support to the ceiling.Blue collar support helped him win the election.- synonyms:
- advocacy, encouragement
- similar words:
- buttress, cooperation, start
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| definition 2: |
someone or something that gives support.
I bought this cushion as a support for my back.Her daughter was a support to her after her surgery.- synonyms:
- brace, buttress, prop
- similar words:
- base, basis, bracing, dependence, mount, resource, rest, stay
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| definition 3: |
economic maintenance.
He relied on his parents' support during college.- synonyms:
- help, maintenance, upkeep
- antonyms:
- neglect
- similar words:
- backing, livelihood, start
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| definition 4: |
the encouragement given to someone during periods of stress or affliction.
She looked to her friends for support during her divorce.- synonyms:
- comfort, encouragement
- similar words:
- start
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| related words: |
advocacy, aegis, aid, anchor, assistance, back, backing, bed, bent, blessing, bracket, bustle, commitment, competence, contribution, cultivation, defense, foundation, frame, hand, help, keep, mainstay, nourishment, proof, testimony, truss |
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| derivations: |
supportless (adj.), supportingly (adv.) |
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