Support Meaning in English

word

US

/səˈpɔɹt/

suh-PORT

UK

/səpˈɔːt/

suh-PAWT

Definition

To help someone or something continue, succeed, or stay strong. It can also mean holding something up physically, or agreement and encouragement for a person, idea, or cause.

Usage & Nuances

Very common as both a noun and a verb. Common patterns: 'support someone', 'support a team', 'support a decision', 'financial support', and 'technical support'. 'Support' is broader than 'help' and often suggests ongoing assistance, approval, or structure.

• Spanish: apoyo - apoyar
• Portuguese (BR): apoio - apoiar
• Portuguese (PT): apoio - apoiar
• Chinese (Simplified): 支持 - 支撑
• Chinese (Traditional): 支持 - 支撐
• Hindi: समर्थन - सहारा देना
• Arabic: دعم - يدعم
• Bengali: সমর্থন করা - সাহায্য করা - সহায়তা
• Russian: поддерживать - поддержка
• Japanese: 支える - 支援する - 応援する
• Vietnamese: hỗ trợ - ủng hộ
• Korean: 지원하다 - 지지하다
• Turkish: desteklemek - destek
• Urdu: حمایت کرنا - سہارا دینا
• Indonesian: mendukung - dukungan

Example Sentences

My friends support me when I feel sad.

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These walls support the roof.

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I support this idea.

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Thanks for supporting me through all of this.

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Our team needs more support from the company.

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If your phone stops working, call tech support.

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