support

verbnounB1 · Intermediate

To help someone or hold something up.

Meanings of «support»

1 · verb

to help someone or hold something up

My family supports me in everything I do.

2 · noun

help, encouragement or comfort given to someone

Thank you for your support during a difficult time.

Similar: help encouragement backing

3 · noun

something that holds up or holds in place a structure

The bridge stands on thick concrete supports.

Similar: propbrace pillar

Translation

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«support» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

RO Română

RU Русский

TH ไทย

TR Türkçe

UK Українська

UZ O‘zbek

VI Tiếng Việt

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The difference between similar words

help given to someone

supporthelp and encouragementThank you for your support.

assistanceformala formal word for helpDo you need assistance with your bags?

aidhelp for people in need, such as food or moneyThe country sent aid after the earthquake.

backingsupport, often money or approval, for a planThe project has strong backing from the city.

to do something for someone to make it easier

helpthe usual wordCan you help me with my bags?

assistformalhelp someone do somethingA nurse assisted the doctor.

supporthelp with money, comfort or encouragementMy family supported me when I lost my job.

to keep an idea or decision strong

supportthe everyday word: agree with and help an ideaMost people support the new law.

defendspeak or act to protect an idea from attackShe defended her decision in front of the class.

upholdformalkeep a law, rule or decision in forceThe judges must uphold the law.

Word family

support B1 · verbsupporter B1 · nounsupportive B1 · adjectiveunsupported B2 · adjective

Collections

Expressing Attitudes › Agreement & Approval

to help someone or hold something up

Psychology & Mind › Therapy & Treatment

help and encouragement given to someone

False friends

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