Support meanings. All definitions of Support

verb with object support to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for. 1

verb with object support to sustain or withstand (weight, pressure, strain, etc.) without giving way; serve as a prop for. 1

verb with object support to undergo or endure, especially with patience or submission; tolerate. 1

verb with object support to sustain (a person, the mind, spirits, courage, etc.) under trial or affliction: They supported him throughout his ordeal. 1

verb with object support to maintain (a person, family, establishment, institution, etc.) by supplying with things necessary to existence; provide for: to support a family. 1

verb with object support to uphold (a person, cause, policy, etc.) by aid, countenance, one's vote, etc.; back; second. 1

verb with object support to maintain or advocate (a theory, principle, etc.). 1

verb with object support to corroborate (a statement, opinion, etc.): Leading doctors supported his testimony. 1

verb with object support to act with or second (a lead performer); assist in performance: The star was supported by a talented newcomer. 1

noun support the act or an instance of supporting. 1

noun support the state of being supported. 1

noun support something that serves as a foundation, prop, brace, or stay. 1

noun support maintenance, as of a person or family, with necessaries, means, or funds: to pay for support of an orphan. 1

noun support a person or thing that supports, as financially: The pension was his only support. 1

noun support a person or thing that gives aid or assistance. 1

noun support an actor, actress, or group performing with a lead performer. 1

noun support the material, as canvas or wood, on which a picture is painted. 1

noun support Stock Exchange. support level. 1

adjective support (of hosiery) made with elasticized fibers so as to fit snugly on the legs, thereby aiding circulation, relieving fatigue, etc. 1

transitive verb support weight: hold up 1

transitive verb support aid, back 1

transitive verb support be in favour of doing sth 1

transitive verb support family: provide for 1

transitive verb support team: cheer for 1

transitive verb support computing: be compatible 1

transitive verb support be in favour of sth 1

noun support structural: holds sth up 1

noun support approval, backing 1

noun support help for users 1

noun support emotional help 1

noun support maintenance 1

noun support sth, sb: gives aid 1

noun support actor in a secondary role 1

transitive verb support withstand 1

transitive verb support tolerate, put up with 1

transitive verb support sustain life 1

transitive verb support law: corroborate 1

transitive verb support theatre 1

transitive verb support help emotionally 1

verb support If you support someone or their ideas or aims, you agree with them, and perhaps help them because you want them to succeed. 0

verb support Support is also a noun. 0

uncountable noun support If you give support to someone during a difficult or unhappy time, you are kind to them and help them. 0

uncountable noun support Financial support is money provided to enable an organization to continue. This money is usually provided by the government. 0

verb support If you support someone, you provide them with money or the things that they need. 0

verb support If a fact supports a statement or a theory, it helps to show that it is true or correct. 0

verb support If something supports an object, it is underneath the object and holding it up. 0

countable noun support A support is a bar or other object that supports something. 0

verb support If you support yourself, you prevent yourself from falling by holding onto something or by leaning on something. 0

verb support If you support a sports team, you always want them to win and perhaps go regularly to their games. 0

uncountable noun support At a concert or show, the support or the support act is a less well-known person or band who performs before the main person or band. 0

ALL meanings of support