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Definition support in British English

support verb

[transitive] verb
/səˈpɔː(r)t/

▪ argument, claim, conclusion, contention, hypothesis, idea, theory, view

1

to approve of an idea or of a person or organization and help them to be successful

Example

The United Nations has supported efforts to return the refugees peacefully.

Example

The proposed reduction in taxes is supported by 73% of the people.

Example

The majority of Europeans support sending troops into the region.

Example

Everyone came together to support him in his campaign for justice.

Synonyms and related words
support back get behind
1.1

to help someone and be kind to them when they are having a difficult time

Example

My friends have supported me through the entire trial.

Synonyms and related words
help assist support
2

to hold the weight of someone or of something such as a building or structure so that they do not move or fall

Example

A pair of wooden beams was the only thing supporting the roof.

Example

The plants were supported with wire.

Example

She was sitting up in bed, supported by pillows.

Example

Use the handle to support yourself.

Synonyms and related words
catch prop up hold up
3

to provide money, food, shelter, or other things that someone needs in order to live

Example

How can we support our families on such low wages?

Example

She's been supporting herself since she was 18 years old.

Synonyms and related words
accommodate serve cater disburse spend pay
3.1

to give money to a politician, organization etc in order to help them to achieve a particular aim

Example

His campaign was supported mainly by wealthy businessmen.

Example

Thanks to all of you who supported our appeal.

Synonyms and related words
disburse spend pay
3.2

to get enough money to pay for an activity, habit, or interest, especially a bad one such as taking drugs

Example

Drug users often become thieves in order to support their addiction.

Synonyms and related words
afford eke out subsist
3.3

if land supports people or animals, enough food grows on it to feed them

Synonyms and related words
accommodate serve cater
4

to show that an idea, statement, theory etc is true or correct

Example

Several witnesses supported Mrs Carson's claim of harassment.

Example

Our conclusions are supported by extensive research.

Example

You will need to provide supporting evidence for your claim.

Synonyms and related words
show prove point to
5

to like a particular sports team and to encourage them to win, especially by going to see their matches

Example

I support West Ham - who do you support?

Synonyms and related words
sport game support
6

to perform in a show or concert in addition to the main performer

Synonyms and related words
amuse appear compère
7

to provide information and material to keep a computer system or program working

Example

Does the company still support that version of the program?

Example

You can download the program free, but it's not supported.

Synonyms and related words
access archive back up
Definition support in British English