support

verb
UK: /səˈpɔːt/
US: /səˈpɔːrt/

  1. To agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want them to succeed.

    1. I support my friend when she has problems with her job. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people support the idea of reducing taxes to stimulate the economy. [ ] [ ]

  2. To provide someone with things they need, especially money.

    1. My parents support me while I am in school. [ ] [ ]
    2. He has a family to support, so he works very hard every day. [ ] [ ]

  3. To hold something up or prevent it from falling.

    1. This pole helps support the tent. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old bridge needs steel cables to support its damaged structure. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sustain endorse prop up back help assist bolster champion aid
support noun

  1. Help, encouragement, or approval.

    1. I need your support now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project received a lot of support from the local community. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of providing money, food, or other things necessary for someone to live.

    1. She gets financial support from her parents. [ ] [ ]
    2. The program offers support to families in need of assistance. [ ] [ ]

  3. A person or thing that provides help or encouragement.

    1. My family is my biggest support. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new bridge provides vital support to the local transportation network. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "support" in English means: To agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want them to succeed., To provide someone with things they need, especially money., To hold something up or prevent it from falling..

The phonetic transcription of "support" is /səˈpɔːt/ in British English and /səˈpɔːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "support": sustain, endorse, prop up, back, help, assist, bolster, champion, aid.

Example usage of "support": "I support my friend when she has problems with her job.". More examples on the page.