Supports

Pronunciation: /səˈpɔːrt/

Supports (verb)

  1. to give help or encouragement to someone.
  2. to give money or resources to help someone or something.
  3. to hold something up or keep it in place.

Examples

  • They support their friends during tough times.
  • Teachers support students in their learning.

Common collocations: offer support, provide support, financially support, support a cause, structurally support

Supports (noun)

  1. help or encouragement given to someone.
  2. money or resources given to help someone or something.
  3. a thing that holds something up or keeps it in place.

Examples

  • They received support from their family.
  • Emotional support is crucial during hard times.

Synonyms of Supports

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Supports

  • — when discussing disagreement or resistance
  • — when discussing obstruction or prevention