English Synonym Finder

support

Definitions

To bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

To give assistance, encouragement, or approval to someone or something.

To provide enough money or resources for someone to live on.

Examples

The community came together to support the local food bank during the holidays.

I need a sturdy chair to support my back while I work at the desk.

She provided evidence to support her theory during the scientific presentation.

Synonyms

assist back uphold sustain bolster advocate endorse

Antonyms

oppose hinder abandon thwart contradict obstruct desert