support

/səpˈɔɹt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
“his support kept the family together”
aiding the cause or policy or interests of
“the president no longer has the support of his own party”
something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
“the policy found little public support”
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
“they called for artillery support”
documentary validation
“his documentation of the results was excellent”
the financial means whereby one lives
“each child was expected to pay for their keep”
supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
“the statue stood on a marble support”
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
“he leaned against the wall for support”
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
any device that bears the weight of another thing
“there was no place to attach supports for a shelf”
financial resources provided to make some project possible
“the foundation provided support for the experiment”

verb

give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
“She supported him during the illness”
support materially or financially
“he does not support his natural children”
be behind; approve of
“He plumped for the Labor Party”
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
“The beam holds up the roof”
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
“his story confirmed my doubts”
adopt as a belief
“I subscribe to your view on abortion”
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
“The stories and claims were born out by the evidence”
argue or speak in defense of
“She supported the motion to strike”
play a subordinate role to (another performer)
“Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act”
be a regular customer or client of
“We patronize this store”
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
“I cannot bear his constant criticism”

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