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support

The word “support” has 2 syllables: sup-port

It's pronounced as /səˈpɔːrt/

What is synonym and antonym for support?

In the thesaurus, “support” has 206 synonyms and 90 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for support along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for support

Antonyms for support

Meanings of support

  • noun
    1. (sometimes attributive) Something which supports.
    2. Financial or other help.
    3. Answers to questions and resolution of problems regarding something sold.
    4. In relation to a function, the set of points where the function is not zero, or the closure of that set.
    5. (fuzzy set theory) A set whose elements are at least partially included in a given fuzzy set (i.e., whose grade of membership in that fuzzy set is strictly greater than zero).
    6. Evidence.
    7. Compatibility and functionality for a given product or feature.
    8. An actor playing a subordinate part with a star.
    9. An accompaniment in music.
    10. (structural analysis) Horizontal, vertical or rotational support of structures: movable, hinged, fixed.
    11. A position in which a gymnast is holding their body above the rings (or high bar, parallel bars...) usually with straight arms.
  • verb
    1. To keep from falling.
    2. To answer questions and resolve problems regarding something sold.
    3. To back a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid.
    4. To help, particularly financially.
    5. To verify; to make good; to substantiate; to establish; to sustain.
    6. To serve, as in a customer-oriented mindset; to give support to.
    7. To be designed (said of machinery, electronics, or computers, or their parts, accessories, peripherals, or programming) to function compatibly with or provide the capacity for.
    8. To be accountable for, or involved with, but not responsible for.
    9. To endure without being overcome; bear; undergo; to tolerate.
    10. To assume and carry successfully, as the part of an actor; to represent or act; to sustain.

Example Sentences

  • The community came together to support the local charity.
  • He needed emotional support during the difficult time.
  • The bridge was built with strong pillars to support its weight.
  • She offered to support her friend in starting a new business.
  • Technical support is available 24/7 for all customers.

On this page you'll find 296 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to support, such as: abandon, abet, abetment, abide, abjure, absorb, accept.

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abet

abide

back

backbone

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