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The definition of support
21 Definitions of: support
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- verb, to carry the weight of
- verb, to bear or withstand (pressure, weight, etc)
- verb, to provide the necessities of life for (a family, person, etc)
- verb, to tend to establish (a theory, statement, etc) by providing new facts; substantiate
- verb, to speak in favour of (a motion)
- verb, to give aid or courage to
- verb, to give approval to (a cause, principle, etc); subscribe to
- verb, to endure with forbearance
- verb, to give strength to; maintain
- verb, (in a concert) to perform earlier than (the main attraction)
- verb, films theatre a) to play a subordinate role to b) to accompany (the feature) in a film programme
- verb, to act or perform (a role or character)
- noun, the act of supporting or the condition of being supported
- noun, a thing that bears the weight or part of the weight of a construction
- noun, a person who or thing that furnishes aid
- noun, the means of maintenance of a family, person, etc
- noun, a band or entertainer not topping the bill
- noun, an actor or group of actors playing subordinate roles
- noun, med an appliance worn to ease the strain on an injured bodily structure or part
- noun, the solid material on which a painting is executed, such as canvas
- noun, See athletic support
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| Synonyms: | friend, document, champion, sustain, furtherance, backing, promote, championship, approval, assistance | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | antagonist, opposition, oppose, refute |
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of support