Support

Word SUPPORT
Character 7
Hyphenation sup port
Pronunciations /səˈpɔːt/

Definitions and meanings of "Support"

What do we mean by support?

To bear the weight of, especially from below; keep from falling, sinking, or slipping. transitive verb

To bear or hold up (an amount of weight). transitive verb

To keep from weakening or failing; give confidence or comfort to. transitive verb

To keep from falling in value, as by government purchases. transitive verb

To provide for or maintain by supplying with money or necessities. transitive verb

To furnish corroborating evidence for. transitive verb

To aid the cause, policy, or interests of. transitive verb

To argue in favor of; advocate. transitive verb

To have an enthusiastic interest in (a sports team). transitive verb

To endure; tolerate. transitive verb

To act in a secondary or subordinate role to (a leading performer). transitive verb

To offer help or advice regarding (a product or service). transitive verb

To be compatible with (a program). transitive verb

The act of supporting. noun

The state of being supported. noun

One that supports. noun

(sometimes attributive) Something which supports.

Financial or other help.

Answers to questions and resolution of problems regarding something sold.

In relation to a function, the set of points where the function is not zero, or the closure of that set.

(fuzzy set theory) A set whose elements are at least partially included in a given fuzzy set (i.e., whose grade of membership in that fuzzy set is strictly greater than zero).

Evidence.

Compatibility and functionality for a given product or feature.

An actor playing a subordinate part with a star.

An accompaniment in music.

(structural analysis) Horizontal, vertical or rotational support of structures: movable, hinged, fixed.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Support

The word "support" in example sentences

Approximately one in every two (52%) adults say they would support increasing NASA‚Äôs budget from¬† one-sixth of one percent to one percent of the federal budget (14% strongly support and 38% support¬† this). ❋ Unknown (2008)

Then one after another, amid rising enthusiasm; Ukrainean Social Democracy, support; Lithuanian Social Democracy, support; Populist Socialists, support; Polish Social Democracy, support; Polish Socialists support—but would prefer a Socialist coalition; Lettish Social Democracy, support…. ❋ Unknown (1922)

Here, they're all playing nicely at moguldom and at mentoring, professing a commitment to nurturing talent and using the term "support system" in a way that splits the difference between the jargon of self-help and the language of networking. ❋ Troy Patterson (2011)

Add to that our constant reductions in support from the state, ever-increasing state and federal regulation, and the cliche skyrocketing health care costs, and I feel like college is incredibly cheap. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Repeating many themes he touched on during the primary, Gray seemed to win support from the audience as he delved deeper into his philosophy of governing. ❋ Tim Craig (2010)

Our file of articles in support is building rapidly. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2009)

Obama and Democratic leaders seek a solution that could win support from a Republican or two, and more importantly, help bridge a divide among Democrats on the public option issue. ❋ Unknown (2009)

She benefited from $8 million in support from the National Republican Senatorial Committee and avoided the major gaffes and scandals that hurt Ms. Whitman. ❋ Stu Woo (2010)

The poll suggests the rise in support is coming from women. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This is a smart move on his part to gain support from the people, and thats a good quality a President should have. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I just hope that this resolution weaves its way throughout the local Districts, and can gain support from the County. ❋ Unknown (2010)

To win support from the rest of the country, they will have to include: ' ❋ Unknown (2010)

I think Obama has always taken the liberal side of the party for granted while he tries to win support from the GOP. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He also declared victory for the terrorists when he said "the war is lost" to gain support from the liberal traitors. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It still means that an increase in support is most likely the case. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The American YMCA received diplomatic support from the German embassy in support of this proposal, in light of WPA operations conducted in Germany and the Allied countries. ❋ Unknown (2008)

But its population is more moderate than many Westerners suppose: its leader, Pervez Mu-sharraf, gets his main support from the military, not the mullahs; and the chief opposition figure, until her assassination in December, was an Oxford - and Harvard-educated woman backed by legions of well-dressed lawyers. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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