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Definition support in American English

support noun

noun
/səˈpɔrt/

▪ active, complete, enthusiastic, full, strong, unanimous, wholehearted, widespread

▪ attract, command, enlist, gain, get, lend, mobilize, pledge, rally, receive, win

1

help and approval that you give to a particular idea, politician, organization, etc.

Example

politicians fighting for voter support

Example

The bill won strong support in Washington.

Example

I urge my colleagues to join me in support of this plan.

Example

Farmers' leaders were mobilizing support to oppose government plans.

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1.1

help and kindness that you give to someone who is having a difficult time

Example

I am grateful for the constant support of my husband.

Example

She always gave him her love and support.

1.2

the people who support an organization, an idea, a team, or a person such as a politician

Example

His support is drawn mainly from the rural areas.

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1.3

money that is provided to a person or organization in order to help them to do their work or to achieve a particular goal

Example

The charity depends on your support.

Example

financial support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds

1.4

help or protection that is given by one group of soldiers to another group who are fighting in a battle

Example

air/ground support (=help that comes from people in aircraft or people on the ground)

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2

something that holds the weight of an object, building, or structure so that it does not move or fall

Example

Workers will be reinforcing supports under the bridge.

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2.1

something that you wear to support or protect a part of your body, for example when you are injured or when you are playing a sport

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3

proof that something is true or correct

Example

Do you have any support for your theory?

Example

Thomas could offer no support for his allegations.

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4

someone who performs in a show or concert but is not the main performer

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Definition support in American English