verb
support
suh-PAWT
verb
1
To hold something up or keep it from falling.
"These beams support the entire roof."
"A cane helped support his weight."
2
To back a cause, person, or idea.
"She supports several local charities."
"He's always supported his sister's career choices."
3
To provide financial or practical help to someone.
"He works two jobs to support his family."
4
To back up a claim with evidence.
"The data supports her theory."
How to Use Support
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo hold up, back, help, or provide evidence for something or someone.
Common pairings
support a cause
financial support
support the claim
Word Forms
supported past tense, support plural, supported plural, supports singular, support singular, supported singular, supportest singular, supportedst singular, supporteth singular
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Etymology
From Old French supporter, from Latin supportare.