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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 |
adverb + (v.)support
actively, fully, partially, publicly, strongly
(v.)support
+ adverb
financially, part
(v.)support
+ noun
abortion,
actress,
amendment,
argument,
assertion,
ban,
candidate,
claim,
conclusion,
contention,
effort,
grant,
habit,
hypothesis,
initiative,
legislation,
notion,
penalty,
proposal,
proposition,
resolution,
terrorism,
theory,
validity
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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 |
adjective + (n.)support
additional,
adequate,
administrative,
bipartisan,
broad,
congressional,
considerable,
continued,
emotional,
empirical,
enthusiastic,
external,
financial,
generous,
informal,
institutional,
instrumental,
moral,
mutual,
ongoing,
overwhelming,
parental,
partial,
perceived,
popular,
public,
social,
strong,
substantial,
technical,
tremendous,
widespread
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verb + (n.)support
attract, deserve, enjoy, enlist, express, gain, lack, lend, mobilize, peer, perceive, pledge, provide, rally, receive, secure, seek, voice, withdraw
noun + (n.)support
autonomy, base, combat, funding, lack, peer, tech
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| derivations: |
supportless (adj.), supportingly (adv.) |
The word support
contains the following parts:
sup-
Latin
prefix
that means under, below
  More about this word part:
The prefix sup-
occurs in Latin loanwords. It is an assimilated form of sub- used before roots that begin with "p," such as "port." See sub-
Example words:
port
Latin
root
that means carry
Example words:
comportment, deport, deportation, deportment, disport, export, import, important, port, portable, portage, portal, portamento, portcullis, porter, portfolio, portiere, portly, rapport, report, reportage, reporter, support, transport, transportation, unimportant, unsupportable
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