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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(121) He put up a stake to support the newly planted tree.
(122) The President may have secured some support from the middle classes.
(123) It is important to cite examples to support your argument.
(124) He decried the lack of support for the arts in this country.
(125) We are a very close-knit family and support each other through any crises.
(126) There was widespread support for him among the rank and file.
(127) Things that make life easier: A Parent's hug, A Lover's kiss, A Friend's support.
(128) He had the support of large sections of the populace.
(129) China's support is key to the success of the coalition.
(130) Their support is conditional on his proposals meeting their approval.
(131) The Prime Minister, he said, had the party's unequivocal support.
(132) He had the unfailing care and support of Erica, his wife.
(133) Farmers are eligible for government support if they let a certain amount of land lie fallow.
(134) He defaulted on his payments for support of the child.
(135) But when Gough looked to Haig for support, he was given the cold shoulder.
(136) Her mother, in whom she confided, said she would support her unconditionally.
(137) It is unclear how much popular support they have among the island's population.
(138) The plan was doomed to fail by their refusal to give it any financial support.sentencedict.com/support.html
(139) Many of the patients are closely dependent on staff for day-to-day emotional support.
(140) The Bill before Congress has bipartisan support.
(141) She's critically ill, on life support.
(142) He has a young family to support.
(143) He drew comfort from her warm support.
(144) Whatever decision he made I would support it.
(145) Technical support is offered on a person-to-person basis.
(146) There was overwhelming support for our policies.
(147) The idea has met with widespread support.
(148) I'll support her down the line on that issue.
(149) I'm counting on you to support me.
(150) The support was considerable and very gratifying.
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