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[səˈpɔːt] verb [T] I
1) to approve of an idea or a person or organization, and help them to be successful
The United Nations has supported efforts to return the refugees peacefully.[/ex]
Of course we all support the prime minister.[/ex]
2) to help someone and be kind to them when they are in a difficult situation
My friends have supported me through the entire trial.[/ex]
3) to hold the weight of someone or something so that they do not move or fall
The plants were supported with wire.[/ex]
She was sitting up in bed, supported by pillows.[/ex]
4) to provide someone with the money, food, shelter, or other things that they need in order to live
How can we support our families on such low wages?[/ex]
She's been supporting herself since she was 18 years old.[/ex]
5) to show that an idea, statement, theory etc is true or correct
Our conclusions are supported by extensive research.[/ex]
6) to like a particular sports team and always want them to win
I support West Ham – who do you support?[/ex]
See:
supporter
7) to perform in a show or concert in addition to the main performer
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Words often used with support Nouns often used with support (verb, sense 5) ■ SUPPORT + argument, claim, conclusion, hypothesis, idea, theory, view help to show that an idea or argument is true or correct II
noun
support */*/*/[səˈpɔːt]
1) [U] help and approval that you give to a particular idea, politician, organization etc
I urge my colleagues to join me in support of this plan.[/ex]
2) [U] money that is provided to a person or organization in order to help them
financial support for local bus services[/ex]
3) [U] help and kindness that you give to someone who is having a difficult time
I am grateful to my family for their love and support.[/ex]
4) [C/U] something that holds the weight of an object, building, or structure so that it does not move or fall
5) [U] proof that something is true or correct
Do you have any support for your theory?[/ex]
6) [U] someone who performs in a show or concert but is not the main performer
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Words often used with support Adjectives often used with support (noun, sense 1) ■ active, complete, enthusiastic, full, strong, wholehearted + SUPPORT: used about support that is strong Verbs often used with support (noun, sense 1) ■ attract, gain, get, receive, win + SUPPORT: be thought to be a good idea ■ enlist, mobilize, rally + SUPPORT: get people to agree to support you ■ give, lend, pledge + SUPPORT: agree to support someone

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