support

Definition

• n. the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
• n. aiding the cause or policy or interests of
• n. something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
• n. a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

Word forms

Past participle

supported

Present participle

supporting

Third person singular

supports

Past tense

supported

Example sentences

1. n.

   The new bridge needs strong supports to hold it up.

2. vt.

   She always supports her friends in difficult times.

3. n.

   The team received support from their fans during the match.