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sup·port (s -pôrt , -p rt)tr.v. sup·port·ed, sup·port·ing, sup·ports 1. To bear the weight of, especially from below. 2. To hold in position so as to keep from falling, sinking, or slipping. 3. To be capable of bearing; withstand: "His flaw'd heart . . . too weak the conflict to support" Shakespeare. 4. To keep from weakening or failing; strengthen: The letter supported him in his grief. 5. To provide for or maintain, by supplying with money or necessities. 6. To furnish corroborating evidence for: New facts supported her story. 7. a. To aid the cause, policy, or interests of: supported her in her election campaign. b. To argue in favor of; advocate: supported lower taxes. 8. To endure; tolerate: "At supper there was such a conflux of company that I could scarcely support the tumult" Samuel Johnson. 9. To act in a secondary or subordinate role to (a leading performer). n.1. a. The act of supporting. b. The state of being supported. 2. One that supports. 3. Maintenance, as of a family, with the necessities of life.
[Middle English supporten, from Old French supporter, from Latin support re, to carry : sub-, from below; see sub- + portre, to carry; see per-2 in Indo-European roots.] Synonyms: support, uphold, back1, advocate, champion
These verbs mean to give aid or encouragement to a person or cause. Support is the most general: "the policy of Cromwell, who supported the growing power of France against the declining power of Spain" William E.H. Lecky.
To uphold is to maintain or affirm in the face of a challenge or strong opposition: "The Declaration of Right upheld the principle of hereditary monarchy" Edmund Burke.
Back suggests material or moral support intended to contribute to or assure success: The important medical research was backed by the federal government.
Advocate implies verbal support, often in the form of pleading or arguing: Scientists advocate a reduction in saturated fats in the human diet.
To champion is to fight for one that is under attack or is unable to act in its own behalf: "championed the government and defended the system of taxation" Samuel Chew. |
support Verb 1. to carry the weight of (a thing or person) 2. to provide the necessities of life for (a family or person) 3. to give practical or emotional help to (someone) 4. to give approval to (a cause, idea, or political party) 5. to take an active interest in and be loyal to (a particular football or other sport team) 6. to establish the truthfulness or accuracy of (a theory or statement) by providing new facts 7. to speak in a debate in favour of (a motion) 8. (in a concert) to perform earlier than (the main attraction) 9. Films, theatre to play a less important role to (the leading actor or actress) Noun 1. the act of supporting or the condition of being supported 2. a thing that bears the weight of an object from below 3. a person who gives someone practical or emotional help 4. the means of providing the necessities of life for a family or person 5. a band or entertainer not topping the bill [Latin supportare to bring] supportive adj
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. |  support - the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities; "his support kept the family together"; "they gave him emotional support during difficult times"activity - any specific behavior; "they avoided all recreational activity" | | 2. | support - aiding the cause or policy or interests of; "the president no longer has the support of his own party"; "they developed a scheme of mutual support"assist, assistance, help, aid - the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading" adherence, adhesion, attachment - faithful support for a cause or political party or religion; "attachment to a formal agenda"; "adherence to a fat-free diet"; "the adhesion of Seville was decisive" advocacy, protagonism - active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something sponsorship - the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially) approval, approving, blessing - the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person" reassurance - the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence | | 3. | support - something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest; "the policy found little public support"; "his faith was all the support he needed"; "the team enjoyed the support of their fans"influence - a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do; "her wishes had a great influence on his thinking" lifeline - support that enables people to survive or to continue doing something (often by providing an essential connection); "the airlift provided a lifeline for Berlin"; "she offered me a lifeline in my time of grief" | | 4. |  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"military operation, operation - activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign); "it was a joint operation of the navy and air force" close support - close-in firing by one unit against an enemy engaged by another unit | | 5. | support - documentary validation; "his documentation of the results was excellent"; "the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones" | | 6. |  support - the financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood"resource - available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed maintenance - means of maintenance of a family or group subsistence - minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting; "social security provided only a bare subsistence" | | 7. | support - supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation; "the statue stood on a marble support"abutment - a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge architrave - the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns basement - the ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture prop - a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling | | 8. |  support - the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; "he leaned against the wall for support"activity - any specific behavior; "they avoided all recreational activity" dangling, hanging, suspension - the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely); "there was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait" | | 9. |  support - a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical partspart, voice - the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music; "he tried to sing the tenor part" descant, discant - a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody vamp - an improvised musical accompaniment | | 10. | support - any device that bears the weight of another thing; "there was no place to attach supports for a shelf"backrest, back - a support that you can lean against while sitting; "the back of the dental chair was adjustable" backboard - a board used to support the back of someone or something baluster - one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing bar - a horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises bearing - a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily bearing wall - any wall supporting a floor or the roof of a building bedpost - any of 4 vertical supports at the corners of a bedstead bookend - a support placed at the end of a row of books to keep them upright (on a shelf or table) brace - a support that steadies or strengthens something else; "he wore a brace on his knee" bridge - a wooden support that holds the strings up device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" foot - a support resembling a pedal extremity; "one foot of the chair was on the carpet" foothold, footing - a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing hanger - anything from which something can be hung harness - a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute) harp - a pair of curved vertical supports for a lampshade headstock - the stationary support in a machine or power tool that supports and drives a revolving part (as a chuck or the spindle on a lathe) leg - one of the supports for a piece of furniture perch - support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird) pier - a support for two adjacent bridge spans pier - (architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows) pillow block - a cast-iron or steel block for supporting a journal or bearing rack, stand - a support for displaying various articles; "the newspapers were arranged on a rack" rest - a support on which things can be put; "the gun was steadied on a special rest" rib - support resembling the rib of an animal rocker - a curved support that permits the supported object to rock to and fro seat - any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit); "he dusted off the seat before sitting down" shelf - a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects stair, step - support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway; "he paused on the bottom step" gunstock, stock - the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun; "the rifle had been fitted with a special stock" tailstock - support consisting of the movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece football tee, tee - support holding a football on end and above the ground preparatory to the kickoff undercarriage - framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle yoke - support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end | | 11. | support - financial resources provided to make some project possible; "the foundation provided support for the experiment"resource - available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed | | Verb | 1. | support - give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to; "She supported him during the illness"; "Her children always backed her up"sponsor - assume responsibility for or leadership of; "The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan" aid, assist, help - give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house" second, endorse, indorse, back - give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project" | | 2. | support - support materially or financially; "he does not support his natural children"; "The scholarship supported me when I was in college"give - transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody; "I gave her my money"; "can you give me lessons?"; "She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care" fund - furnish money for; "The government funds basic research in many areas" subsidize, subsidise - support through subsidies; "The arts in Europe are heavily subsidized" bring home the bacon, provide - supply means of subsistence; earn a living; "He provides for his large family by working three jobs"; "Women nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the bacon" see through - support financially through a period of time; "The scholarship saw me through college"; "This money will see me through next month" | | 3. | support - be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960"warrant, guarantee - stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of; "The dealer warrants all the cars he sells"; "I warrant this information" second, endorse, indorse, back - give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project" | | 4. | support - be the physical support of; carry the weight of; "The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What's holding that mirror?"scaffold - provide with a scaffold for support; "scaffold the building before painting it" block - support, secure, or raise with a block; "block a plate for printing"; "block the wheels of a car" carry - bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of; "His efforts carried the entire project"; "How many credits is this student carrying?"; "We carry a very large mortgage" chock - support on chocks; "chock the boat" buoy, buoy up - keep afloat; "The life vest buoyed him up" pole - support on poles; "pole climbing plants like beans" bracket - support with brackets; "bracket bookshelves" prop, prop up, shore up, shore - support by placing against something solid or rigid; "shore and buttress an old building" truss - support structurally; "truss the roofs"; "trussed bridges" brace - support by bracing | | 5. | support - establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"back up, back - establish as valid or genuine; "Can you back up your claims?" vouch - give supporting evidence; "He vouched his words by his deeds" verify - confirm the truth of; "Please verify that the doors are closed"; "verify a claim" shew, show, demonstrate, prove, establish - establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment; "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound"; "The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture" document - support or supply with references; "Can you document your claims?" validate - prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something | | 6. | support - adopt as a belief; "I subscribe to your view on abortion"agree, concur, concord, hold - be in accord; be in agreement; "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can't agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point" | | 7. | support - support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm; "The stories and claims were born out by the evidence"correspond, gibe, jibe, match, tally, agree, fit, check - be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; "The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun" | | 8. | support - argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"stick up, stand up - defend against attack or criticism; "He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student" uphold - stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals | | 9. | support - play a subordinate role to (another performer); "Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act"act, play, represent - play a role or part; "Gielgud played Hamlet"; "She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role"; "She played the servant to her husband's master" | | 10. | support - be a regular customer or client of; "We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could"keep going, run on - continue uninterrupted; "The disease will run on unchecked"; "The party kept going until 4 A.M." | | 11. |  support - put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage"brook, endure, tolerate, stomach, abide, bear, digest, stick out, suffer, put up, stand live with, swallow, accept - tolerate or accommodate oneself to; "I shall have to accept these unpleasant working conditions"; "I swallowed the insult"; "She has learned to live with her husband's little idiosyncrasies" bear up - endure cheerfully; "She bore up under the enormous strain" take lying down - suffer without protest; suffer or endure passively; "I won't take this insult lying down" take a joke - listen to a joke at one's own expense; "Can't you take a joke?" pay - bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action; "You'll pay for this!"; "She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly"; "You'll pay for this opinion later" countenance, permit, allow, let - consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam" suffer - experience (emotional) pain; "Every time her husband gets drunk, she suffers" |
support verb 1. help, back, champion, second, aid, forward, encourage, defend, promote, take (someone's) part, strengthen, assist, advocate, uphold, side with, go along with, stand up for, espouse, stand behind, hold (someone's) hand, stick up for ( informal) succour, buoy up, boost (someone's) morale, take up the cudgels for, be a source of strength to << OPPOSITE oppose verb 4. bear, hold up, carry, sustain, prop (up), reinforce, hold, brace, uphold, bolster, underpin, shore up, buttress noun 8. prop, post, foundation, back, lining, stay, shore, brace, pillar, underpinning, stanchion, stiffener, abutment
1. The action of a force that aids, protects, complements, or sustains another force in accordance with a directive requiring such action. 2. A unit that helps another unit in battle. 3. An element of a command that assists, protects, or supplies other forces in combat. See also close support; direct support; general support; interdepartmental or agency support; international logistic support; inter-Service support; mutual support.
 Translationssupport [səˈpɔːt] n ( moral, financial etc) → apoyo; they stopped work in support (of) → pararon de trabajar en apoyo (de); to support o.s ( financially) → ganarse la vida support [səˈpɔːt] n ( moral, financial etc) → soutien m, appui m; to support o.s. ( financially) → gagner sa vie support [səˈpɔːt] n ( moral, financial etc) → sostegno, appoggio; to support o.s. (financially) → mantenersi
supportv support [səˈpoːt]1 to bear the weight of, or hold upright, in place etc That chair won't support him / his weight; He limped home, supported by a friend on either side of him. ondersteun, help يَسْنِد، يَحْمِل (из)държа(м) podpírat bære; støtte tragen υποβαστάζω, στηρίζω aguantar, sostener kandma, toetama تحمل كردن kannattaa (sup)porter, soutenir לָשֵׂאת सहारा देना, संभालना, थाम रखना podupirati (meg)tart menunjang halda upp; styðja (við) sostenere 支える ...을 받치다, (무게를) 지탱하다 išlaikyti, palaikyti, paremti []balstīt; noturēt menyokong dragen, steunen støtte, holde (oppe), bære udźwignąć, podtrzymać apoiar a susţine, a sprijini выдерживать; поддерживать uniesť; podoprieť prenesti; podpreti pridržati stötta, stödja, bära upp ค้ำ desteklemek, çekmek 支撐 підтримувати; сприяти سنبھالے رکھنا، سہارا دینا chịu, chống, đỡ 支撑 2 to give help, or approval to He has always supported our cause; His family supported him in his decision. ondersteun, bystaan يَدْعَم، يُسانِد، يُؤَيِّد подпомагам podporovat støtte unterstützen (υπο)στηρίζω, βοηθώ apoyar, secundar, respaldar toetama حمايت كردن tukea soutenir לִתמוֹך सहायता देना, सहारा देना podržavati, pružiti podršku támogat mendukung styðja, aðstoða sostenere, appoggiare 支持する 후원하다, 지지하다 remti atbalstīt menyokong steunen gi støtte til popierać, zachęcać apoiar a susţine оказывать поддержку podporovať podpreti podržati stötta, stödja, backa upp สนับสนุน desteklemek, arka olmak/çıkmak 支援 допомагати; підтримувати مدد کرنا truyền sức mạnh, khuyến khích 支持 3 to provide evidence for the truth of New discoveries have been made that support his theory; The second witness supported the statement of the first one. ondersteun يُعَزِّز، يُؤَيِّد подкрепям podepřít, potvrdit bevise; underbygge erhärten επαληθεύω, επιβεβαιώνω corroborar, confirmar kinnitama وفادار ماندن vahvistaa corroborer, confirmer לִתמוֹך प्रोत्साहित करना, बल प्रदान करना potvrditi, poduprijeti alátámaszt mendukung styðja, styrkja confermare 証拠だてる (진술·의견을) 뒷받침하다, 입증하다 paremti pierādīt menyokong ondersteunen støtte, underbygge potwierdzać confirmar a corobora, a confirma подтверждать podporiť, potvrdiť podpreti podržati stödja, bekräfta ยืนยัน doğrulamak 證實 підкріпляти; підтверджувати تصدیق کرنا xác minh, xác nhận 证实 4 to supply with the means of living He has a wife and four children to support. ondersteun, versorg يُعيل издържам živit forsørge unterhalten συντηρώ, τρέφω mantener elatama تامين كردن elättää subvenir aux besoins de לְפַרנֵס साबित कर देना, सिद्ध करना, प्रमाणित करना uzdržavati eltart menanggung sjá fyrir, framfleyta mantenere 扶養する (가족을) 부양하다 išlaikyti uzturēt menyara onderhouden forsørge utrzymywać sustentar a creşte содержать živiť vzdrževati izdržavati försörja เลี้ยงดู bakmak, geçindirmek 供養 допомагати (матеріально); утримувати ضروریات زندگی مہیا کرنا chu cấp 供养 n 1 the act of supporting or state of being supported That type of shoe doesn't give the foot much support; The plan was cancelled because of lack of support; Her job is the family's only means of support; I would like to say a word or two in support of his proposal. ondersteuning دَعْم، تأييد финансова помощ opora; podpora; obživa støtte; underhold die Unterstützung στήριξη apoyo, soporte tugi, toetus حمايت؛نگهداري tuki soutien, appui תְמִיכָה आधार, सहारा potpora, podupiranje támogatás dukungan stuðningur; framfærsla supporto, sostegno, appoggio 支持 지지; 부양 atrama, parama, pritarimas []balsts menyokong steun støtte; underhold utrzymanie, poparcie apoio sprijin, susţinere поддержка; средства к существованию podpora; obživa podpora podrška stöd, försörjning การช่วยเหลือ; การสนับสนุน destek, destekleme 支援，幫助 підтримка; опора حمایت، سہارا sự chống đỡ, sự được chống đỡ 支持，帮助 2 something that supports One of the supports of the bridge collapsed. steun سِناد، دِعامَه، رَكيزَه подпора podpěra (bro-)pille die Stütze (υπο)στήριγμα, στυλοβάτης soporte tugi حامي tuki support תוֹמֵך भरण पोषण करने वाला nosač, potporanj tartó penopang stoð, undirstaða supporto 支え 지지물 atrama balsts sokongan stut stolpe, støtte podpora suporte suport опора podpera podpornik podrška stötta สิ่งค้ำ destek, payanda 支柱 підставка; підпірка سہارا دینے والی کوءی چیز vật chống, cột chống 支柱 n supˈportera person who helps or supports (a person, cause, team etc) a crowd of football supporters. ondersteun مُؤَيِّد، نَصير، مُسانِد поддръжник přívrženec; pomocník støtte; tilhænger der/die Anhänger(in) υποστηρικτής defensor, partidario; (deporte) seguidor toetaja, poolehoidja پشتيبان kannattaja partisan/-ane תוֹמֵך आधार, थूनी, पोषक, समर्थक, हिमायती zagovaratelj, pristaša támogató pendukung stuðningsmaður sostenitore, tifoso 支持者 후원자, 지지자 rėmėjas atbalstītājs penyokong supporter tilhenger; supporter stronnik, kibic apoiante suporter сторонник; болельщик priaznivec privrženec podržavalac anhängare, supporter ผู้สนับสนุน taraftar 支持者 прибічник, прихильник سہارا دینے والا người ủng hộ 支持者 adj supˈporting(of an actor, rôle etc) secondary to the leading actor, rôle etc He has had many supporting rôles; a supporting cast. ondersteunend مُؤَيِّد، مُسانِد، مُساعِد поддържащ herec, -čka ve vedlejší roli, vedlejší role birolle; birolle- Neben-... δεύτερος ρόλος secundario kõrval- هنرپيشه دوم sivu- secondaire, de soutien שַׂחקָן בְּתַפקִיד מִשנִי समर्थन करना, थामे रखना sporedni mellék- pembantu aukaleikari/-leikarar secondario 助演の 지지하는; 조연의 antraeilis otrā plāna- (loma u.tml.) pembantu bij{#169} bi-(rolle) drugorzędny, pomocniczy secundário secundar, de sprijin вспомогательный vedľajší stranski sporedni bi- ซึ่งเป็นตัวประกอบ yardımcı, ikinci derecede 配角 допоміжний; додатковий معاون اداکار có tầm quan trọng thứ yếu, phụ 配角
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