Definitions

1. verb

to give or provide help or assistance to (someone or something)

“The charity supports local families in need.”

2. noun

the action of giving or providing help or assistance to (someone or something)

“Her support during the difficult times was invaluable.”

3. noun

a person or thing that helps or is helpful to (someone or something)

“The team’s star player was a great support to their teammates.”

4. noun

the act of holding something up or in place, especially with a prop or other device

“The engineer designed a support system to hold the bridge in place.”

5. noun

a piece of equipment, especially one used to hold or support something

“The construction crew used a support beam to hold up the roof.”

6. noun

a person or group that is an ally or supporter of a particular cause, organization, or person

“The advocacy group had a strong support base among young people.”

7. noun

a person who is financially or otherwise responsible for someone, especially a child

“The father was the child’s legal support.”

8. noun

a prop or other device used to hold up or support something, especially a musical instrument

“The musician used a support for her cello.”

9. adjective

giving or providing help or assistance to (someone or something)

“The supportive friends helped her through the tough times.”

10. adjective

held up or in place by a prop or other device

“The artist used a supportive surface to paint the mural.”