support

/səˈpɔːt/

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Definition

Support means helping someone or something when they need it. You can give support with words, actions, or by being there for someone. Support can also mean giving money or things to help others.

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Conjugation

"support" as noun

1 - (sometimes attributive) Something which supports.

2 - Financial or other help.

3 - Answers to questions and resolution of problems regarding something sold.

"support" as verb

1 - To keep from falling.

2 - To answer questions and resolve problems regarding something sold.

3 - To back a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid.

"support" as noun

1 - A position in which a gymnast is holding their body above the rings (or high bar, parallel bars...) usually with straight arms.

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Synonyms

1 - backing

2 - help

3 - prop

4 - assistance

5 - aid

6 - backup

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Antonyms

1 - neglect

2 - oppose

3 - hinder

4 - obstruct

5 - weaken

6 - undermine

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Examples in Context

1 - She aims to rally public support for the new healthcare initiative.

1 - Ella busca conseguir el apoyo público para la nueva iniciativa de salud.

2 - The community's ideal includes unity and support for one another.

2 - El ideal de la comunidad incluye la unidad y el apoyo mutuo.

3 - She promised to advocate for better life support technology in hospitals.

3 - Prometió abogar por una mejor tecnología de soporte vital en los hospitales.

4 - Technical support is readily available whenever you encounter issues with the software.

4 - El soporte técnico está siempre a mano cuando encuentras problemas con el software.

5 - His job involves offering life support to refugees in crisis situations.

5 - Su trabajo implica ofrecer ayuda humanitaria a refugiados en situaciones de crisis.

6 - During the pandemic, many offered life support to struggling small businesses.

6 - Durante la pandemia, muchos ofrecieron ayuda básica a pequeños negocios en apuros.

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