Definitions
of support
1. [n] - financial resources provided to make some project possible 2. [n] - the financial means whereby one lives 3. [n] - something providing immaterial support or assistance to a person or cause or interest 4. [n] - supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation 5. [n] - any device that bears the weight of another thing 6. [n] - the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities 7. [n] - aiding the cause or policy or interests of 8. [n] - the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening 9. [n] - a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission 10. [v] - give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to 11. [v] - support financially in an enterprise 12. [v] - play a subordinate role to (another performer) 13. [v] - support
Quotes
- Example use of the word support1. they called for artillery support 2. he leaned against the wall for support 3. the president no longer had the support of his own party 4. they developed a scheme of mutual support 5. his support kept the family together 6. they gave him emotional support during difficult times 7. there was no place to attach supports for a shelf 8. the statue stood on a marble support 9. the policy found little public support 10. his faith was all the support he needed 11. the team enjoyed the support of their fans 12. each child was expected to pay for their keep 13. he applied to the state for support 14. he could no longer earn his own livelihood 15. the foundation provided support for the experiment 16. of morale, theories, etc. 17. Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act 18. The scholarship saw me through college 19. She supported him during the illness
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