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What is another word for Support? – 143 Support Synonyms

    Need another word for Support? Use these synonyms of Support from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    aid assistance help backing reinforcement encouragement boost uplift sustenance maintenance upkeep bolster prop stay mainstay anchor buttress brace crutch pillar column foundation base underpinning reinforcement patronage sponsorship endorsement advocacy championing backing favor approval sanction ratification confirmation corroboration substantiation verification

    Meaning of Support

    According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, "support" can be defined as:

    Definitions

    • * To hold up or serve as a foundation for
    • * To provide assistance or help to
    • * To give approval or endorsement to
    • According to Oxford Dictionary, "support" can be defined as:
    • * To bear the weight of
    • * To provide with the means of subsistence
    • * To give help or assistance to

    Example Uses

    • The charity provides financial support to underprivileged families
    • The new policy has received widespread support from the community
    • The company offers technical support to its customers
    • The emotional support from her friends helped her through the difficult time
    • The government provides economic support to small businesses

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    opposition resistance hindrance obstruction impediment blockage barrier deterrent discouragement disapproval rejection denial refusal abandonment neglect disregard ignoring dismissal rebuttal contradiction protest dissent disagreement

    Related Nouns

    foundation base column pillar anchor buttress brace prop crutch staff stick rod beam girder joist rafter truss frame structure framework skeleton underpinning footing groundwork substructure

    Related Verbs

    sustain maintain uphold hold bear carry lift raise bolster prop brace reinforce strengthen fortify buttress anchor ground establish found base underpin justify vindicate validate corroborate

    Related Adjectives

    supportive auxiliary subsidiary secondary supplementary additional extra backup reserve emergency provisional temporary provisional conditional dependent reliant contingent auxiliary ancillary collateral contributory helpful useful beneficial advantageous favorable positive encouraging reassuring comforting soothing