"support" | Definition and Related Words

support

Noun

The activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities (synset 101218392)
"his support kept the family together"; "they gave him emotional support during difficult times"

is a type of: activity - any specific behavior
subtypes:
- maintenance, sustainment, sustenance, sustentation, upkeep - the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence
- logistic assistance, logistic support - assistance between and within military commands
Aiding the cause or policy or interests of (synset 101215009)
"the president no longer has the support of his own party"; "they developed a scheme of mutual support"

is a type of: aid, assist, assistance, help - the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
subtypes:
- adherence, adhesion, attachment - faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
- advocacy, protagonism - active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
- sponsorship - the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially)
- endorsement, indorsement - the act of endorsing
- approval, approving, blessing - the formal act of approving
- reassurance - the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence
Something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest (synset 105701884)
"the policy found little public support"; "his faith was all the support he needed"; "the team enjoyed the support of their fans"

is a type of: influence - a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
subtypes:
- 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)
A military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission (synset 100973567)
"they called for artillery support"

referred to in: armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation

is a type of: military operation, operation - activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign)

subtypes: close support - close-in firing by one unit against an enemy engaged by another unit

same as: reenforcement, reinforcement
Documentary validation (synset 100155253)
"his documentation of the results was excellent"; "the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones"

is a type of: proof, substantiation, validation - the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something

same as: documentation
The financial means whereby one lives (synset 113386459)
"each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood"

is a type of: resource - available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
subtypes:
- amenities, comforts, conveniences, creature comforts - things that make you comfortable and at ease
- maintenance - means of maintenance of a family or group
- meal ticket - a source of income or livelihood
- subsistence - minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting
same as: bread and butter, keep, livelihood, living, sustenance
Supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation (synset 104367588)
"the statue stood on a marble support"

is a type of: supporting structure - a structure that serves to support something
subtypes:
- abutment - a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge
- architrave - the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns
- basement - the ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture
- buttress, buttressing - a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
- base, foot, foundation, fundament, groundwork, substructure, understructure - lowest support of a structure
- footstall, pedestal, plinth - an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)
- prop - a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
The act of bearing the weight of or strengthening (synset 101019262)
"he leaned against the wall for support"

is a type of: activity - any specific behavior
subtypes:
- 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)
same as: supporting
A musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts (synset 107045239)
is a type of: part, voice - the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music
subtypes:
- descant, discant - a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody
- vamp - an improvised musical accompaniment
same as: accompaniment, backup, musical accompaniment
Any device that bears the weight of another thing (synset 104366676)
"there was no place to attach supports for a shelf"

is a type of: device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
subtypes:
- andiron, dog, dog-iron, firedog - metal supports for logs in a fireplace
- arch support - a support for the arch of the foot
- back, backrest - a support that you can lean against while sitting
- backboard - a board used to support the back of someone or something
- baluster - one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing
- bar - a horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises
- base, pedestal, stand - a support or foundation
- bearing - a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
- 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)
- brace - a support that steadies or strengthens something else
- bracket, wall bracket - a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)
- bridge - a wooden support that holds the strings up
- foot - a support resembling a pedal extremity
- foothold, footing - a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
- handrest - a support for the hand
- hanger - anything from which something can be hung
- harness - a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
- harp - a pair of curved vertical supports for a lampshade
- 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)
- leg - one of the supports for a piece of furniture
- perch - support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
- pier - a support for two adjacent bridge spans
- pier - (architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows)
- pillow block - a cast-iron or steel block for supporting a journal or bearing
- rack, stand - a support for displaying various articles
- rest - a support on which things can be put
- rib - support resembling the rib of an animal
- rocker - a curved support that permits the supported object to rock to and fro
- 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
- stair, step - support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
- stirrup, stirrup iron - support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
- 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
- structural member - support that is a constituent part of any structure or building
- 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
- football tee, tee - support holding a football on end and above the ground preparatory to the kickoff
- undercarriage - framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle
- yoke - support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end
Financial resources provided to make some project possible (synset 113386871)
"the foundation provided support for the experiment"

is a type of: resource - available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

same as: backing, financial backing, financial support, funding

Verb

Give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to (synset 202561834)
"She supported him during the illness"; "Her children always backed her up"
subtypes:
- sponsor - assume responsibility for or leadership of
- buy at, frequent, patronise, patronize, shop, shop at, sponsor - do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
- aid, assist, help - give help or assistance; be of service
- advance, boost, encourage, further, promote - contribute to the progress or growth of
- root - cheer for
- undergird - lend moral support to
- back, endorse, indorse, second - give support or one's approval to
same as: back up
Support materially or financially (synset 202223876)
"he does not support his natural children"; "The scholarship supported me when I was in college"

is a type of: give - transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
subtypes:
- fund - furnish money for
- subsidise, subsidize - support through subsidies
- bring home the bacon, provide - supply means of subsistence; earn a living
- see through - support financially through a period of time
- patronise, patronize, sponsor - assume sponsorship of
Be behind;
Approve of (synset 202459338)
"He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960"

is a type of: approve, o.k., okay, sanction - give sanction to
subtypes:
- guarantee, warrant - stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of
- champion, defend - protect or fight for as a champion
same as: back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for

verb group: back, endorse, indorse, second - give support or one's approval to
Be the physical support of;
Carry the weight of (synset 201219607)
"The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What's holding that mirror?"
subtypes:
- scaffold - provide with a scaffold for support
- block - support, secure, or raise with a block
- carry - bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of
- chock - support on chocks
- buoy, buoy up - keep afloat
- pole - support on poles
- bracket - support with brackets
- underpin - support from beneath
- prop, prop up, shore, shore up - support by placing against something solid or rigid
- truss - support structurally
- brace - support by bracing
same as: hold, hold up, sustain
Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts (synset 200667804)
"his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"
subtypes:
- back, back up - establish as valid or genuine
- vouch - give supporting evidence
- verify - confirm the truth of
- demonstrate, establish, prove, shew, show - establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
- document - support or supply with references
- validate - prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something
same as: affirm, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, sustain
Adopt as a belief (synset 200807976)
"I subscribe to your view on abortion"

entail: approve, o.k., okay, sanction - give sanction to

is a type of: agree, concord, concur, hold - be in accord; be in agreement

same as: subscribe
Support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm (synset 202669418)
"The stories and claims were born out by the evidence"

is a type of: agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally - be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

same as: bear out, corroborate, underpin
Argue or speak in defense of (synset 200896689)
"She supported the motion to strike"

is a type of: argue, reason - present reasons and arguments
subtypes:
- apologise, apologize, excuse, rationalise, rationalize - defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
- take sides with, take someone's side - support someone (as in an argument)
- stand up, stick up - defend against attack or criticism
- uphold - stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
same as: defend, fend for
Play a subordinate role to (another performer) (synset 201724650)
"Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act"

referred to in: dramatic art, dramatics, dramaturgy, theater, theatre - the art of writing and producing plays

is a type of: act, play, represent - play a role or part
Be a regular customer or client of (synset 200910574)
"We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could"

is a type of: foster, nurture - help develop, help grow

same as: keep going, patronage, patronise, patronize

verb group: keep going, run on - continue uninterrupted
Put up with something or somebody unpleasant (synset 200670017)
"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"

is a type of: allow, countenance, let, permit - consent to, give permission
subtypes:
- accept, live with, swallow - tolerate or accommodate oneself to
- hold still for, stand for - tolerate or bear
- bear up - endure cheerfully
- take lying down - suffer without protest; suffer or endure passively
- take a joke - listen to a joke at one's own expense
- sit out - endure to the end
- pay - bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
same as: abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stand, stick out, stomach, suffer, tolerate

verb group: suffer - experience (emotional) pain

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