Synonym: aid, bolster, defend, encourage, foster, help, sustain. Antonym: abandon, discourage. Similar words: supporter, supportive, in support of, opportunity, suppose, supposing, supposedly, port. Meaning: [sə'pɔrt /-'pɔːt] 
n. 1. the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities 2. aiding the cause or policy or interests of 3. something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest 4. a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission 5. documentary validation 6. the financial means whereby one lives 7. supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation 8. the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening 9. a subordinate musical part; provides background for more important parts 10. any device that bears the weight of another thing 11. financial resources provided to make some project possible. v. 1. give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to 2. support materially or financially 3. be behind; approve of 4. be the physical support of; carry the weight of 5. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts 6. adopt as a belief 7. support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm 8. argue or speak in defense of 9. play a subordinate role to (another performer) 10. be a regular customer or client of 11. put up with something or somebody unpleasant.
n. 1. the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities 2. aiding the cause or policy or interests of 3. something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest 4. a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission 5. documentary validation 6. the financial means whereby one lives 7. supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation 8. the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening 9. a subordinate musical part; provides background for more important parts 10. any device that bears the weight of another thing 11. financial resources provided to make some project possible. v. 1. give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to 2. support materially or financially 3. be behind; approve of 4. be the physical support of; carry the weight of 5. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts 6. adopt as a belief 7. support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm 8. argue or speak in defense of 9. play a subordinate role to (another performer) 10. be a regular customer or client of 11. put up with something or somebody unpleasant. 
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(61) We hope we can count on your continued cooperation and support.
(62) I thought he wasn't going to support me, but I misjudged him.
(63) Officials were keen to discern how much public support there was.
(64) We have the support of a substantial number of parents.
(65) He was ostracized by his colleagues for refusing to support the strike.
(66) The greatest weakness of the scheme lies in its lack of government support.
(67) Many support the former alternative, but personally I favour the latter .
(68) This courageous and subversive movie has attracted widespread critical support.
(69) Eventually your child will leave home to lead her own life as a fully independent adult, but in the meantime she relies on your support.
(70) Our company has tied up with another firm to support the project.
(71) We offer free technical support for those buying our software.
(72) There is undoubtedly a groundswell of support for the idea of a strong central authority.
(73) A scientist must produce evidence in support of a theory.
(74) He launched what was called a charm offensive against MPs who might not support the Government.
(75) The best hope is that we will mobilize international support and get down to action.
(76) If you raise it at the meeting[sentencedict.com], I'll support you.
(77) I declared at the meeting that I did not support him.
(78) You are such a talented and smart member of our team and we are truly grateful of having you. Though, you decide to walk an extra mile we are always here to support you. We just wish you more success on your new endeavor. Thank you because the way you motivate us is something remarkable. Sentencedict.com
(79) This latest cut in government spending will affect income support recipients and their families.
(80) The government did not have the support of the population.
(81) Mothers are often the ones who provide emotional support for the family.
(82) The minister has pledged his whole-hearted support for the scheme.
(83) I don't support the death penalty, but if people are to be executed, it should be done humanely.
(84) The annual cost of income support to unmarried mothers amounted to £700 million in that year.
(85) The love and support of his family sustained him during his time in prison.
(86) The socialist candidate enjoys the firm support of local industry.
(87) You may be able to get support from an arts foundation.
(88) He was sustained by the unflagging support of his family.
(89) The judge quoted various cases in support of his opinion.
(90) Thousands of people came out onto the streets to attest their support for the democratic opposition party.
More similar words: supporter, supportive, in support of, opportunity, suppose, supposing, supposedly, port, report, export, import, portion, portray, airport, portrait, report on, reporter, reporting, transport, important, portfolio, proportion, reportedly, importantly, of importance, transportation, in proportion to, active transport, upper, supply.