Dictionary entry details
• SUPPORT (noun)
Meaning:
The activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Context examples:
his support kept the family together / they gave him emotional support during difficult times
Hypernyms ("support" is a kind of...):
activity (any specific behavior)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "support"):
logistic assistance; logistic support (assistance between and within military commands)
maintenance; sustainment; sustenance; sustentation; upkeep (the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence)
Meaning:
Aiding the cause or policy or interests of
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Context examples:
the president no longer had the support of his own party / they developed a scheme of mutual support
Hypernyms ("support" is a kind of...):
aid; assist; assistance; help (the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "support"):
reassurance (the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence)
approval; approving; blessing (the formal act of approving)
endorsement; indorsement (the act of endorsing)
sponsorship (the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially))
advocacy; protagonism (active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something)
adherence; adhesion; attachment (faithful support for a religion or cause or political party)
Meaning:
Something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Context examples:
the policy found little public support / his faith was all the support he needed / the team enjoyed the support of their fans
Hypernyms ("support" is a kind of...):
influence (a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "support"):
anchor; backbone; keystone; linchpin; lynchpin; mainstay (a central cohesive source of support and stability)
lifeline (support that enables people to survive or to continue doing something (often by providing an essential connection))
Meaning:
A military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Synonyms:
reinforcement; reenforcement; support
Context example:
they called for artillery support
Hypernyms ("support" is a kind of...):
military operation; operation (activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign))
Domain category:
armed forces; armed services; military; military machine; war machine (the military forces of a nation)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "support"):
close support (close-in firing by one unit against an enemy engaged by another unit)
Meaning:
Documentary validation
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Synonyms:
documentation; support
Context examples:
his documentation of the results was excellent / the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones
Hypernyms ("support" is a kind of...):
proof; substantiation; validation (the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something)
Meaning:
The financial means whereby one lives
Classified under:
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession
Synonyms:
bread and butter; keep; livelihood; sustenance; living; support
Context examples:
each child was expected to pay for their keep / he applied to the state for support / he could no longer earn his own livelihood
Hypernyms ("support" is a kind of...):
resource (available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "support"):
subsistence (minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting)
meal ticket (a source of income or livelihood)
maintenance (means of maintenance of a family or group)
amenities; comforts; conveniences; creature comforts (things that make you comfortable and at ease)
Meaning:
Supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Context example:
the statue stood on a marble support
Hypernyms ("support" is a kind of...):
supporting structure (a structure that serves to support something)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "support"):
prop (a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling)
footstall; pedestal; plinth (an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue))
base; foot; foundation; fundament; groundwork; substructure; understructure (lowest support of a structure)
buttress; buttressing (a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building)
basement (the ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture)
architrave (the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns)
abutment (a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge)
Meaning:
The act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Synonyms:
supporting; support
Context example:
he leaned against the wall for support
Hypernyms ("support" is a kind of...):
activity (any specific behavior)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "support"):
propping up; shoring; shoring up (the act of propping up with shores)
dangling; hanging; suspension (the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely))
Meaning:
A subordinate musical part; provides background for more important parts
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Synonyms:
musical accompaniment; accompaniment; backup; support
Hypernyms ("support" is a kind of...):
part; voice (the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "support"):
descant; discant (a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody)
vamp (an improvised musical accompaniment)
Meaning:
Any device that bears the weight of another thing
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Context example:
there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
Hypernyms ("support" is a kind of...):
device (an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "support"):
rocker (a curved support that permits the supported object to rock to and fro)
rib (support resembling the rib of an animal)
rest (a support on which things can be put)
rack; stand (a support for displaying various articles)
pillow block (a cast-iron or steel block for supporting a journal or bearing)
pier ((architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows))
pier (a support for two adjacent bridge spans)
perch (support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird))
seat (any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit))
shelf (a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects)
radius; spoke; wheel spoke (support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim)
yoke (support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end)
undercarriage (framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle)
football tee; tee (support holding a football on end and above the ground preparatory to the kickoff)
tailstock (support consisting of the movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece)
structural member (support that is a constituent part of any structure or building)
gunstock; stock (the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun)
stirrup; stirrup iron (support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go)
stair; step (support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway)
leg (one of the supports for a piece of furniture)
headstock (the stationary support in a machine or power tool that supports and drives a revolving part (as a chuck or the spindle on a lathe))
harp (a pair of curved vertical supports for a lampshade)
bearing (a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily)
base; pedestal; stand (a support or foundation)
bar (a horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises)
baluster (one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing)
backboard (a board used to support the back of someone or something)
back; backrest (a support that you can lean against while sitting)
arch support (a support for the arch of the foot)
andiron; dog; dog-iron; firedog (metal supports for logs in a fireplace)
bearing wall (any wall supporting a floor or the roof of a building)
bedpost (any of 4 vertical supports at the corners of a bedstead)
bookend (a support placed at the end of a row of books to keep them upright (on a shelf or table))
harness (a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute))
hanger (anything from which something can be hung)
handrest (a support for the hand)
foothold; footing (a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing)
foot (a support resembling a pedal extremity)
bridge (a wooden support that holds the strings up)
bracket (an L-shaped support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf))
brace (a support that steadies or strengthens something else)
Meaning:
Financial resources provided to make some project possible
Classified under:
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession
Synonyms:
financial backing; financial support; funding; backing; support
Context example:
the foundation provided support for the experiment
Hypernyms ("support" is a kind of...):
resource (available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed)
• SUPPORT (verb)
Meaning:
Give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
Classified under:
Verbs of political and social activities and events
Synonyms:
back up; support
Context examples:
She supported him during the illness / Her children always backed her up
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "support"):
undergird (lend moral support to)
advance; boost; encourage; further; promote (contribute to the progress or growth of)
aid; assist; help (give help or assistance; be of service)
buy at; frequent; patronise; patronize; shop; shop at; sponsor (do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of)
sponsor (assume responsibility for or leadership of)
back; endorse; indorse; second (give support or one's approval to)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something
Sentence example:
Sam cannot support Sue
Meaning:
Support materially or financially
Classified under:
Verbs of buying, selling, owning
Context examples:
he does not support his natural children / The scholarship supported me when I was in college
Hypernyms (to "support" is one way to...):
give (transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "support"):
patronise; patronize; sponsor (assume sponsorship of)
see through (support financially through a period of time)
bring home the bacon; provide (supply means of subsistence; earn a living)
subsidise; subsidize (support through subsidies)
fund (furnish money for)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Meaning:
Be behind; approve of
Classified under:
Verbs of political and social activities and events
Synonyms:
plunk for; plump for; indorse; endorse; back; support
Context examples:
He plumped for the Labor Party / I backed Kennedy in 1960
Hypernyms (to "support" is one way to...):
approve; O.K.; okay; sanction (give sanction to)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "support"):
guarantee; warrant (stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of)
pull; root; side (take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for)
champion; defend (protect or fight for as a champion)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Meaning:
Be the physical support of; carry the weight of
Classified under:
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging
Synonyms:
hold up; support; sustain; hold
Context examples:
The beam holds up the roof / He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam / What's holding that mirror?
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "support"):
brace (support by bracing)
truss (support structurally)
prop; prop up; shore; shore up (support by placing against something solid or rigid)
underpin (support from beneath)
bracket (support with brackets)
pole (support on poles)
buoy; buoy up (keep afloat)
chock (support on chocks)
carry (bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of)
block (support, secure, or raise with a block)
scaffold (provide with a scaffold for support)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something
Meaning:
Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
Classified under:
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting
Synonyms:
substantiate; corroborate; confirm; affirm; support; sustain
Context examples:
his story confirmed my doubts / The evidence supports the defendant
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "support"):
validate (prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something)
document (support or supply with references)
demonstrate; establish; prove; shew; show (establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment)
verify (confirm the truth of)
vouch (give supporting evidence)
back; back up (establish as valid or genuine)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
Meaning:
Adopt as a belief
Classified under:
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing
Synonyms:
subscribe; support
Context example:
I subscribe to your view on abortion
Hypernyms (to "support" is one way to...):
agree; concord; concur; hold (be in accord; be in agreement)
"Support" entails doing...:
approve; O.K.; okay; sanction (give sanction to)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s PP
Meaning:
Support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
Classified under:
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations
Synonyms:
bear out; underpin; corroborate; support
Context example:
The stories and claims were born out by the evidence
Hypernyms (to "support" is one way to...):
agree; check; correspond; fit; gibe; jibe; match; tally (be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
Meaning:
Argue or speak in defense of
Classified under:
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing
Synonyms:
fend for; defend; support
Context example:
She supported the motion to strike
Hypernyms (to "support" is one way to...):
argue; reason (present reasons and arguments)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "support"):
uphold (stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals)
stand up; stick up (defend against attack or criticism)
apologise; apologize; excuse; justify; rationalise; rationalize (defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something
Meaning:
Play a subordinate role to (another performer)
Classified under:
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing
Context example:
Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act
Hypernyms (to "support" is one way to...):
act; play; represent (play a role or part)
Domain category:
dramatic art; dramatics; dramaturgy; theater; theatre (the art of writing and producing plays)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s somebody
Meaning:
Be a regular customer or client of
Classified under:
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing
Synonyms:
patronage; keep going; patronise; patronize; support
Context examples:
We patronize this store / Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could
Hypernyms (to "support" is one way to...):
foster; nurture (help develop, help grow)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Meaning:
Put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Classified under:
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting
Synonyms:
endure; brook; tolerate; stomach; abide; stick out; digest; bear; put up; suffer; stand; support
Context examples:
I cannot bear his constant criticism / The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks / he learned to tolerate the heat / She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage
Hypernyms (to "support" is one way to...):
allow; countenance; let; permit (consent to, give permission)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "support"):
pay (bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action)
sit out (endure to the end)
submit; take; undergo (accept or undergo, often unwillingly)
take a joke (listen to a joke at one's one expense)
take lying down (suffer without protest; suffer or endure passively)
bear up (endure cheerfully)
hold still for; stand for (tolerate or bear)
accept; live with; swallow (tolerate or accommodate oneself to)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
