support
/səˈpɔːrt/to give assistance or approval to someone or something
She supports her friends during tough times.
She helps and encourages them when they are struggling.
The company supports renewable energy initiatives.
The company approves of and helps fund these projects.
Can be used for physical, emotional, or financial assistance.
to bear the weight of something
The pillars support the roof of the building.
The pillars hold up the roof.
Used in a physical or structural sense.
to provide evidence or justification for something
The data supports the theory.
The data provides evidence for the theory.
Used in an intellectual or logical sense.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'support' when referring to helping someone or something, whether emotionally, financially, or structurally.
⚡Gold Rule
Verb vs. Noun
'Support' can be both a verb (to help) and a noun (assistance). Ensure the context matches the intended meaning.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'supporten', from Old French 'soustenir', from Latin 'sustinere' (to hold up, endure), from 'sub-' (under) + 'tenere' (to hold).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used as a verb or noun. As a noun, it can refer to assistance, approval, or a structure that holds something up.