A2verb 1K

Support

🇬🇧 UK /["/səˈpɔːt/","/səˈpɔːts/","/səˈpɔːtɪd/","/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/səˈpɔːrt/","/səˈpɔːrts/","/səˈpɔːrtɪd/","/səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Support

to help or encourage somebody/something by saying or showing that you agree with them/it

In simple words: To give help or assistance.

Support in a sentence

• I want to support my friends in their endeavors.
• The teacher will support us with extra classes for the exam.
• This pillar is built to support the roof of the house.
• Many organizations work to support animal rights.
• The bridge was designed to support heavy vehicles.
• I fully support your decision to move abroad.
• You can rely on me to support you during tough times.
• Parents should support their children’s education.
• The organization aims to support community development.
• We need strong evidence to support our claims.

How to use Support

This word can be used in many contexts like emotional support, financial help, or supporting a cause. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

support + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'support beam' that holds up a structure.

Related words

Collocations with Support

• overwhelmingly
• fervently
• fully
• agree to
• pledge to
• promise to
• in
• be well supported
• be widely supported
• support and encourage somebody/​something
• overwhelmingly
• fervently
• fully
• agree to
• pledge to
• promise to
• in
• be well supported
• be widely supported
• support and encourage somebody/​something
• financially
• generously
• partially
• help (to)
• through
• financially
• generously
• partially
• help (to)
• through
• strongly
• weakly
• adequately
• appear to
• seem to
• tend to
• be supported by data
• be supported by evidence
• be well supported

Synonyms for Support

• sponsor
• corroborate

Opposites of Support

• oppose
• hinder
• neglect

Common mistakes with Support

• Confused with 'supplement', which means to add to something.
• Using 'support' as a noun without clarification (e.g. 'She gave support' is vague).
• Mixing up 'support' and 'oppose'.

Frequently asked questions about Support

What does Support mean?

To give help or assistance.

What is the definition of Support?

to help or encourage somebody/something by saying or showing that you agree with them/it

How do you use Support in a sentence?

I want to support my friends in their endeavors.

Can you give another example of Support?

The teacher will support us with extra classes for the exam.

What are synonyms for Support?

Common alternatives include sponsor, corroborate.

What is the opposite of Support?

Opposite meanings include oppose, hinder, neglect.

What words go with Support?

It commonly pairs with overwhelmingly, fervently, fully, agree to, pledge to, promise to, in, be well supported, be widely supported, support and encourage somebody/​something, overwhelmingly, fervently, fully, agree to, pledge to, promise to, in, be well supported, be widely supported, support and encourage somebody/​something, financially, generously, partially, help (to), through, financially, generously, partially, help (to), through, strongly, weakly, adequately, appear to, seem to, tend to, be supported by data, be supported by evidence, be well supported.

What are common mistakes when using Support?

Confused with 'supplement', which means to add to something. Using 'support' as a noun without clarification (e.g. 'She gave support' is vague). Mixing up 'support' and 'oppose'.

How do you pronounce Support?

US: /["/səˈpɔːrt/","/səˈpɔːrts/","/səˈpɔːrtɪd/","/səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/səˈpɔːt/","/səˈpɔːts/","/səˈpɔːtɪd/","/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Support?

This word can be used in many contexts like emotional support, financial help, or supporting a cause. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.

What CEFR level is Support?

"Support" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.