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support

[suh-pawrt] / səˈpɔrt /










Usage

What are other ways to say support? To support is to hold up or add strength to, literally or figuratively: The columns support the roof. To maintain is to support so as to preserve intact: to maintain an attitude of defiance. To sustain, a rather elevated word, suggests completeness and adequacy in supporting: The court sustained his claim. Uphold applies especially to supporting or backing another, as in a statement, opinion, or belief: to uphold the rights of a minority.

Example Sentences

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Starlink generated about two-thirds of SpaceX’s revenue in 2025, and the data centers will support xAI, Musk’s artificial-intelligence startup that SpaceX acquired in February.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The rise in Treasury yields slowed as markets wait for a U.S.-Iran peace deal while U.S. indicators support the Fed’s wait-and-see approach.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

"The chemicals and ceramics industries underpin our economic resilience and support skilled jobs across the UK," said chancellor Rachel Reeves.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Federal Reserve minutes published on Wednesday showed that the majority of officials would support rate hikes if inflation continues to run above the central bank’s target.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

They see the women encircling Naomi, who’s still holding on to Mother for support.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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