Cool MateSupport
UK /["/səˈpɔːt/","/səˈpɔːts/","/səˈpɔːtɪd/","/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/"]/US /["/səˈpɔːrt/","/səˈpɔːrts/","/səˈpɔːrtɪd/","/səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to help or encourage somebody/something by saying or showing that you agree with them/it
In simple words: To give help or assistance.
Examples
- 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.
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.
Grammar pattern
support + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'support beam' that holds up a structure.
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
Synonyms
- sponsor
- corroborate
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'.