support

/səˈpɔɹt/

nounverbsup · port

SUPPORT has a PORT that holds ships up safely—both a port and support help hold things steady.

Yes, it's support. Remember it’s sup + port: one P in the middle, and it ends with -port.

Definitions

  1. nounhelp or encouragement given to someone or something
  2. nounsomething that holds up or keeps something from falling
  3. verbto help, encourage, or back someone or something
  4. verbto hold up or carry the weight of something

Examples

  • “Thank you for your support during my first week at the new school.”
  • “The beams support the roof so it doesn’t collapse.”
  • “Our class will support the team by cheering at the game.”

Synonyms

helpassistbackencourageaid

Antonyms

opposehinder

Translations

ES apoyoPT apoioFR soutien

Common misspellings

suportsupprtsupporttsuppportsuppourtsuppertsup-port

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