SUPPORT as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • documentary validation
   Synonym(s)
   • documentation (what does documentation mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • his documentation of the results was excellent
   • the strongest support for this this view is the work of Jones
   Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • validation (what does validation mean?)
   • proof (what does proof mean?)
   • substantiation (what does substantiation mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • corroborate (what does corroborate mean?)
   • underpin (what does underpin mean?)
   • bear out (what does bear out mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • confirm (what does confirm mean?)
   • corroborate (what does corroborate mean?)
   • sustain (what does sustain mean?)
   • substantiate (what does substantiate mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • affirm (what does affirm mean?)
   • document (what does document mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
   Synonym(s)
   • reenforcement (what does reenforcement mean?)
   • reinforcement (what does reinforcement mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • they called for artillery support
   Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • operation (what does operation mean?)
   • military operation (what does military operation mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • close support (what does close support mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • reinforce (what does reinforce mean?)
   • reenforce (what does reenforce mean?)
   • reinforce (what does reinforce mean?)
   • reenforce (what does reenforce mean?)
3. Meaning
   • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
   Synonym(s)
   • supporting (what does supporting mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he leaned against the wall for support
   Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • activity (what does activity mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • shoring (what does shoring mean?)
   • shoring up (what does shoring up mean?)
   • propping up (what does propping up mean?)
   • suspension (what does suspension mean?)
   • dangling (what does dangling mean?)
   • hanging (what does hanging mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • sustain (what does sustain mean?)
   • hold up (what does hold up mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • sustain (what does sustain mean?)
   • hold up (what does hold up mean?)
4. Meaning
   • aiding the cause or policy or interests of
   Usage Example(s)
   • the president no longer had the support of his own party
   • they developed a scheme of mutual support
   Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • aid (what does aid mean?)
   • assist (what does assist mean?)
   • assistance (what does assistance mean?)
   • help (what does help mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • attachment (what does attachment mean?)
   • adherence (what does adherence mean?)
   • adhesion (what does adhesion mean?)
   • advocacy (what does advocacy mean?)
   • sponsorship (what does sponsorship mean?)
   • endorsement (what does endorsement mean?)
   • indorsement (what does indorsement mean?)
   • blessing (what does blessing mean?)
   • approval (what does approval mean?)
   • approving (what does approving mean?)
   • reassurance (what does reassurance mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • defend (what does defend mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • fend for (what does fend for mean?)
   • subscribe (what does subscribe mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • back (what does back mean?)
   • endorse (what does endorse mean?)
   • indorse (what does indorse mean?)
   • plump for (what does plump for mean?)
   • plunk for (what does plunk for mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
5. Meaning
   • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
   Usage Example(s)
   • his support kept the family together
   • they gave him emotional support during difficult times
   Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • activity (what does activity mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • sustenance (what does sustenance mean?)
   • sustentation (what does sustentation mean?)
   • sustainment (what does sustainment mean?)
   • maintenance (what does maintenance mean?)
   • upkeep (what does upkeep mean?)
   • logistic support (what does logistic support mean?)
   • logistic assistance (what does logistic assistance mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • support (what does support mean?)
6. Meaning
   • any device that bears the weight of another thing
   Usage Example(s)
   • there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
   Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • device (what does device mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • andiron (what does andiron mean?)
   • firedog (what does firedog mean?)
   • dog (what does dog mean?)
   • dog-iron (what does dog-iron mean?)
   • arch support (what does arch support mean?)
   • back (what does back mean?)
   • backrest (what does backrest mean?)
   • backboard (what does backboard mean?)
   • baluster (what does baluster mean?)
   • bar (what does bar mean?)
   • base (what does base mean?)
   • pedestal (what does pedestal mean?)
   • stand (what does stand mean?)
   • bearing (what does bearing mean?)
   • bearing wall (what does bearing wall mean?)
   • bedpost (what does bedpost mean?)
   • bookend (what does bookend mean?)
   • brace (what does brace mean?)
   • bracket (what does bracket mean?)
   • bridge (what does bridge mean?)
   • foot (what does foot mean?)
   • foothold (what does foothold mean?)
   • footing (what does footing mean?)
   • handrest (what does handrest mean?)
   • hanger (what does hanger mean?)
   • harness (what does harness mean?)
   • harp (what does harp mean?)
   • headstock (what does headstock mean?)
   • leg (what does leg mean?)
   • perch (what does perch mean?)
   • pier (what does pier mean?)
   • pier (what does pier mean?)
   • pillow block (what does pillow block mean?)
   • rack (what does rack mean?)
   • stand (what does stand mean?)
   • rest (what does rest mean?)
   • rib (what does rib mean?)
   • rocker (what does rocker mean?)
   • seat (what does seat mean?)
   • shelf (what does shelf mean?)
   • spoke (what does spoke mean?)
   • radius (what does radius mean?)
   • step (what does step mean?)
   • stair (what does stair mean?)
   • stirrup (what does stirrup mean?)
   • stirrup iron (what does stirrup iron mean?)
   • stock (what does stock mean?)
   • gunstock (what does gunstock mean?)
   • structural member (what does structural member mean?)
   • tailstock (what does tailstock mean?)
   • tee (what does tee mean?)
   • football tee (what does football tee mean?)
   • undercarriage (what does undercarriage mean?)
   • yoke (what does yoke mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • sustain (what does sustain mean?)
   • hold up (what does hold up mean?)
7. Meaning
   • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
   Usage Example(s)
   • the statue stood on a marble support
   Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • supporting structure (what does supporting structure mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • abutment (what does abutment mean?)
   • architrave (what does architrave mean?)
   • basement (what does basement mean?)
   • buttress (what does buttress mean?)
   • buttressing (what does buttressing mean?)
   • foundation (what does foundation mean?)
   • base (what does base mean?)
   • fundament (what does fundament mean?)
   • foot (what does foot mean?)
   • groundwork (what does groundwork mean?)
   • substructure (what does substructure mean?)
   • understructure (what does understructure mean?)
   • pedestal (what does pedestal mean?)
   • plinth (what does plinth mean?)
   • footstall (what does footstall mean?)
   • prop (what does prop mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • sustain (what does sustain mean?)
   • hold up (what does hold up mean?)
8. Meaning
   • something providing immaterial support or assistance to a person or cause or interest
   Usage Example(s)
   • the policy found little public support
   • his faith was all the support he needed
   • the team enjoyed the support of their fans
   Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • influence (what does influence mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • anchor (what does anchor mean?)
   • mainstay (what does mainstay mean?)
   • keystone (what does keystone mean?)
   • backbone (what does backbone mean?)
   • linchpin (what does linchpin mean?)
   • lynchpin (what does lynchpin mean?)
   • lifeline (what does lifeline mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • back up (what does back up mean?)
9. Meaning
   • a subordinate musical part
   • provides background for more important parts
   Synonym(s)
   • accompaniment (what does accompaniment mean?)
   • backup (what does backup mean?)
   • musical accompaniment (what does musical accompaniment mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • part (what does part mean?)
   • voice (what does voice mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • descant (what does descant mean?)
   • discant (what does discant mean?)
   • vamp (what does vamp mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • play along (what does play along mean?)
   • accompany (what does accompany mean?)
   • follow (what does follow mean?)
10. Meaning
    • the financial means whereby one lives
    Synonym(s)
    • bread and butter (what does bread and butter mean?)
    • keep (what does keep mean?)
    • livelihood (what does livelihood mean?)
    • living (what does living mean?)
    • sustenance (what does sustenance mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • each child was expected to pay for their keep
    • he applied to the state for support
    • he could no longer earn his own livelihood
    Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • resource (what does resource mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • comforts (what does comforts mean?)
    • creature comforts (what does creature comforts mean?)
    • amenities (what does amenities mean?)
    • conveniences (what does conveniences mean?)
    • maintenance (what does maintenance mean?)
    • meal ticket (what does meal ticket mean?)
    • subsistence (what does subsistence mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • sustain (what does sustain mean?)
    • keep (what does keep mean?)
    • maintain (what does maintain mean?)
    • sustain (what does sustain mean?)
    • keep (what does keep mean?)
    • maintain (what does maintain mean?)
    • support (what does support mean?)
11. Meaning
    • financial resources provided to make some project possible
    Synonym(s)
    • backing (what does backing mean?)
    • financial backing (what does financial backing mean?)
    • financial support (what does financial support mean?)
    • funding (what does funding mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • the foundation provided support for the experiment
    Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • resource (what does resource mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • back (what does back mean?)
    • fund (what does fund mean?)
    • support (what does support mean?)

SUPPORT as VERB

1. Meaning
   • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
   Synonym(s)
   • affirm (what does affirm mean?)
   • confirm (what does confirm mean?)
   • corroborate (what does corroborate mean?)
   • substantiate (what does substantiate mean?)
   • sustain (what does sustain mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • his story confirmed my doubts
   • The evidence supports the defendant
   Antonym(s)
   • negate (what does negate mean?)
   • contradict (what does contradict mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • back (what does back mean?)
   • back up (what does back up mean?)
   • vouch (what does vouch mean?)
   • verify (what does verify mean?)
   • prove (what does prove mean?)
   • demonstrate (what does demonstrate mean?)
   • establish (what does establish mean?)
   • show (what does show mean?)
   • shew (what does shew mean?)
   • document (what does document mean?)
   • validate (what does validate mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • affirmation (what does affirmation mean?)
   • documentation (what does documentation mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • confirmation (what does confirmation mean?)
   • verification (what does verification mean?)
   • check (what does check mean?)
   • substantiation (what does substantiation mean?)
   • validation (what does validation mean?)
   • proof (what does proof mean?)
   • substantiation (what does substantiation mean?)
   • documentation (what does documentation mean?)
   • certification (what does certification mean?)
   • corroboration (what does corroboration mean?)
   • confirmation (what does confirmation mean?)
   • confirmation (what does confirmation mean?)
   • verification (what does verification mean?)
   • check (what does check mean?)
   • substantiation (what does substantiation mean?)
2. Meaning
   • put up with something or somebody unpleasant
   Synonym(s)
   • abide (what does abide mean?)
   • bear (what does bear mean?)
   • brook (what does brook mean?)
   • digest (what does digest mean?)
   • endure (what does endure mean?)
   • put up (what does put up mean?)
   • stand (what does stand mean?)
   • stick out (what does stick out mean?)
   • stomach (what does stomach mean?)
   • suffer (what does suffer mean?)
   • tolerate (what does tolerate mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • I cannot bear his constant criticism
   • The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
   • he learned to tolerate the heat
   • She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage
   Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • permit (what does permit mean?)
   • allow (what does allow mean?)
   • let (what does let mean?)
   • countenance (what does countenance mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • accept (what does accept mean?)
   • live with (what does live with mean?)
   • swallow (what does swallow mean?)
   • stand for (what does stand for mean?)
   • hold still for (what does hold still for mean?)
   • bear up (what does bear up mean?)
   • take lying down (what does take lying down mean?)
   • take a joke (what does take a joke mean?)
   • take (what does take mean?)
   • undergo (what does undergo mean?)
   • submit (what does submit mean?)
   • sit out (what does sit out mean?)
   • pay (what does pay mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • toleration (what does toleration mean?)
   • acceptance (what does acceptance mean?)
   • sufferance (what does sufferance mean?)
   • abidance (what does abidance mean?)
   • toleration (what does toleration mean?)
   • acceptance (what does acceptance mean?)
   • sufferance (what does sufferance mean?)
   • tolerance (what does tolerance mean?)
   • endurance (what does endurance mean?)
3. Meaning
   • adopt as a belief
   Synonym(s)
   • subscribe (what does subscribe mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • I subscribe to your view on abortion
   Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • agree (what does agree mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • concur (what does concur mean?)
   • concord (what does concord mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • subscriber (what does subscriber mean?)
   • endorser (what does endorser mean?)
   • indorser (what does indorser mean?)
   • ratifier (what does ratifier mean?)
   Entail(s)
   • approve (what does approve mean?)
   • O.K. (what does O.K. mean?)
   • okay (what does okay mean?)
   • sanction (what does sanction mean?)
4. Meaning
   • argue or speak in defense of
   Synonym(s)
   • defend (what does defend mean?)
   • fend for (what does fend for mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • She supported the motion to strike
   Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • argue (what does argue mean?)
   • reason (what does reason mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • apologize (what does apologize mean?)
   • apologise (what does apologise mean?)
   • excuse (what does excuse mean?)
   • justify (what does justify mean?)
   • rationalize (what does rationalize mean?)
   • rationalise (what does rationalise mean?)
   • stand up (what does stand up mean?)
   • stick up (what does stick up mean?)
   • uphold (what does uphold mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • patron (what does patron mean?)
   • sponsor (what does sponsor mean?)
   • supporter (what does supporter mean?)
   • supporter (what does supporter mean?)
   • protagonist (what does protagonist mean?)
   • champion (what does champion mean?)
   • admirer (what does admirer mean?)
   • booster (what does booster mean?)
   • friend (what does friend mean?)
   • defender (what does defender mean?)
   • guardian (what does guardian mean?)
   • protector (what does protector mean?)
   • shielder (what does shielder mean?)
   • defense (what does defense mean?)
   • defence (what does defence mean?)
   • vindication (what does vindication mean?)
5. Meaning
   • be a regular customer or client of
   Synonym(s)
   • keep going (what does keep going mean?)
   • patronage (what does patronage mean?)
   • patronise (what does patronise mean?)
   • patronize (what does patronize mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • We patronize this store
   • Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could
   Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • foster (what does foster mean?)
   • nurture (what does nurture mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • patron (what does patron mean?)
   • sponsor (what does sponsor mean?)
   • supporter (what does supporter mean?)
   • trade (what does trade mean?)
   • patronage (what does patronage mean?)
   • clientele (what does clientele mean?)
   • patronage (what does patronage mean?)
   • business (what does business mean?)
   • patron (what does patron mean?)
   • frequenter (what does frequenter mean?)
   • patron (what does patron mean?)
   • frequenter (what does frequenter mean?)
6. Meaning
   • be the physical support of
   • carry the weight of
   Synonym(s)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • hold up (what does hold up mean?)
   • sustain (what does sustain mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The beam holds up the roof
   • He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
   • What’’s holding that mirror?
   Hyponym(s)
   • scaffold (what does scaffold mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • carry (what does carry mean?)
   • chock (what does chock mean?)
   • buoy (what does buoy mean?)
   • buoy up (what does buoy up mean?)
   • pole (what does pole mean?)
   • bracket (what does bracket mean?)
   • underpin (what does underpin mean?)
   • prop up (what does prop up mean?)
   • prop (what does prop mean?)
   • shore up (what does shore up mean?)
   • shore (what does shore mean?)
   • truss (what does truss mean?)
   • brace (what does brace mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • supporting (what does supporting mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • garter (what does garter mean?)
   • supporter (what does supporter mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • supporting (what does supporting mean?)
   • holder (what does holder mean?)
7. Meaning
   • play a subordinate role to (another performer)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act
   Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • act (what does act mean?)
   • play (what does play mean?)
   • represent (what does represent mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • accompaniment (what does accompaniment mean?)
   • musical accompaniment (what does musical accompaniment mean?)
   • backup (what does backup mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
8. Meaning
   • support materially or financially
   Usage Example(s)
   • he does not support his natural children
   • The scholarship supported me when I was in college
   Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • give (what does give mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • fund (what does fund mean?)
   • subsidize (what does subsidize mean?)
   • subsidise (what does subsidise mean?)
   • provide (what does provide mean?)
   • bring home the bacon (what does bring home the bacon mean?)
   • see through (what does see through mean?)
   • sponsor (what does sponsor mean?)
   • patronize (what does patronize mean?)
   • patronise (what does patronise mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • financial support (what does financial support mean?)
   • funding (what does funding mean?)
   • backing (what does backing mean?)
   • financial backing (what does financial backing mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • keep (what does keep mean?)
   • livelihood (what does livelihood mean?)
   • living (what does living mean?)
   • bread and butter (what does bread and butter mean?)
   • sustenance (what does sustenance mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
9. Meaning
   • be behind
   • approve of
   Synonym(s)
   • back (what does back mean?)
   • endorse (what does endorse mean?)
   • indorse (what does indorse mean?)
   • plump for (what does plump for mean?)
   • plunk for (what does plunk for mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • He plumped for the Labor Party
   • I backed Kennedy in 1960
   Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • approve (what does approve mean?)
   • O.K. (what does O.K. mean?)
   • okay (what does okay mean?)
   • sanction (what does sanction mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • guarantee (what does guarantee mean?)
   • warrant (what does warrant mean?)
   • side (what does side mean?)
   • pull (what does pull mean?)
   • root (what does root mean?)
   • champion (what does champion mean?)
   • defend (what does defend mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • supporter (what does supporter mean?)
   • protagonist (what does protagonist mean?)
   • champion (what does champion mean?)
   • admirer (what does admirer mean?)
   • booster (what does booster mean?)
   • friend (what does friend mean?)
   • endorsement (what does endorsement mean?)
   • indorsement (what does indorsement mean?)
   • blurb (what does blurb mean?)
   • endorsement (what does endorsement mean?)
   • indorsement (what does indorsement mean?)
   • endorsement (what does endorsement mean?)
   • indorsement (what does indorsement mean?)
   • blurb (what does blurb mean?)
   • endorsement (what does endorsement mean?)
   • indorsement (what does indorsement mean?)
   • subscriber (what does subscriber mean?)
   • endorser (what does endorser mean?)
   • indorser (what does indorser mean?)
   • ratifier (what does ratifier mean?)
   • backing (what does backing mean?)
   • backup (what does backup mean?)
   • championship (what does championship mean?)
   • patronage (what does patronage mean?)
10. Meaning
    • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
    Synonym(s)
    • back up (what does back up mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • She supported him during the illness
    • Her children always backed her up
    Hyponym(s)
    • sponsor (what does sponsor mean?)
    • patronize (what does patronize mean?)
    • patronise (what does patronise mean?)
    • shop (what does shop mean?)
    • shop at (what does shop at mean?)
    • buy at (what does buy at mean?)
    • frequent (what does frequent mean?)
    • sponsor (what does sponsor mean?)
    • help (what does help mean?)
    • assist (what does assist mean?)
    • aid (what does aid mean?)
    • promote (what does promote mean?)
    • advance (what does advance mean?)
    • boost (what does boost mean?)
    • further (what does further mean?)
    • encourage (what does encourage mean?)
    • undergird (what does undergird mean?)
    • second (what does second mean?)
    • back (what does back mean?)
    • endorse (what does endorse mean?)
    • indorse (what does indorse mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • backing (what does backing mean?)
    • backup (what does backup mean?)
    • championship (what does championship mean?)
    • patronage (what does patronage mean?)
    • support (what does support mean?)
    • patron (what does patron mean?)
    • sponsor (what does sponsor mean?)
    • supporter (what does supporter mean?)
    • assistant (what does assistant mean?)
    • helper (what does helper mean?)
    • help (what does help mean?)
    • supporter (what does supporter mean?)
11. Meaning
    • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
    Synonym(s)
    • bear out (what does bear out mean?)
    • corroborate (what does corroborate mean?)
    • underpin (what does underpin mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • The stories and claims were born out by the evidence
    Hypernyms(s) support is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • match (what does match mean?)
    • fit (what does fit mean?)
    • correspond (what does correspond mean?)
    • check (what does check mean?)
    • jibe (what does jibe mean?)
    • gibe (what does gibe mean?)
    • tally (what does tally mean?)
    • agree (what does agree mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • documentation (what does documentation mean?)
    • support (what does support mean?)
    • documentation (what does documentation mean?)
    • certification (what does certification mean?)
    • corroboration (what does corroboration mean?)