Pronunciation

/səˈpɔːrt/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of providing assistance, encouragement, or strength to someone or something: She offered emotional support to her friend during a difficult time.
2. Something that helps to hold or maintain: The beam supports the ceiling.
3. Financial backing or sponsorship: The company received funding from investors to support its research project.

Verb

1. To give assistance, help, or encouragement: He supported his son’s decision to pursue art.
2. To be in favor of or uphold (an idea, policy, or person): Many people in the community supported the new recycling program.
3. To physically hold something up or steady: The athlete lifted the bar with great support.

Phrases

• “Provide support” means to give help or resources to someone.
• “Lack of support” refers to a deficiency in assistance or encouragement.
• “Financial support” is the provision of money for a particular purpose.
• “Emotional support” denotes the offering of comfort or encouragement to someone in need.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The team’s morale was boosted by the manager’s words of support.”
• Verb: “He supported his wife through her long-term illness.”
• Phrasal Verb: “She needed to find a place that could provide childcare support during her work hours.”

Synonyms

• Assist
• Aid
• Back
• Encourage
• Underwrite
• Uphold
• Sponsor
• Bear (borne out of)
• Carry

Antonyms

• Oppose
• Hindrance
• Neglect
• Abandon
• Deny
• Withdraw