Cool MateSupport vs The details bear him out
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Support
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
The details bear him out
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Support
| Support | The details bear him out | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/səˈpɔːt/","/səˈpɔːts/","/səˈpɔːtɪd/","/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səˈpɔːrt/","/səˈpɔːrts/","/səˈpɔːrtɪd/","/səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðə ˈdiːteɪlz bɛə hɪm aʊt//🇺🇸 //ðə ˈdiːteɪlz bɛr hɪm aʊt// |
| Meaning | To give help or assistance. | The facts support his story. |
| Example | I want to support my friends in their endeavors. | The investigation found evidence that would bear him out regarding the events. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | 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 | bear out a story, bear out a claim, bear out facts |
| Antonyms | oppose, hinder, neglect | - |
| Common mistakes | 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'. | Misusing 'bear' as a noun instead of a verb., Confusing 'bear out' with 'carry out' which has a different meaning., Omitting the object, e.g., forgetting to mention what is being supported. |
| Usage notes | 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. | Use this expression when discussing how evidence or facts confirm someone's statements or claims. |
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Frequently asked questions: Support vs The details bear him out
What's the difference between Support and The details bear him out?
Support: To give help or assistance. The details bear him out: The facts support his story.
Which is more common: Support and The details bear him out?
Support is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Support: I want to support my friends in their endeavors. The details bear him out: The investigation found evidence that would bear him out regarding the events.
Can I use Support and The details bear him out interchangeably?
Not always. Support and The details bear him out are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.