SUPPORT

SUP ·PORT 2 syllables

A1 · Beginner 📏 7 letters 🎲 Scrabble 11 ✅ valid word

Everyday English. Most learners know this.

noun
  1. the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
  2. aiding the cause or policy or interests of
  3. something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
  4. a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

💬 Examples

  • "his support kept the family together"
  • "they gave him emotional support during difficult times"
  • "the president no longer has the support of his own party"
  • "they developed a scheme of mutual support"

🔗 Similar words

reinforcementreenforcementdocumentationkeeplivelihoodliving
verb
  1. give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
  2. support materially or financially
  3. be behind
  4. be the physical support of

💬 Examples

  • "She supported him during the illness"
  • "Her children always backed her up"
  • "he does not support his natural children"
  • "The scholarship supported me when I was in college"

🔗 Similar words

back_upbackendorseindorseplump_forplunk_for
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