Support
verb
To hold up or give strength to something so it doesn't fall.
The walls support the roof of the house.
Often appears as...
- support the structure
- support the weight
verb
To help or encourage someone by saying or doing good things for them.
He supported his friend during the hard time.
Often appears as...
- support a friend
- support a family member
verb
To give money or other help to a person or group.
Many people support charitable organizations.
Often appears as...
- support a charity
- support a campaign
verb
To agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want them to succeed.
I support your decision to study abroad.
Often appears as...
- support a decision
- support an idea
noun
The act of helping someone or something else to be able to continue.
Children need a lot of support from their parents.
Often appears as...
- family support
- emotional support
noun
A thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright.
The bookshelf needs a stronger support.
Often appears as...
- structural support
- support beam
verb
To affirm the truth or accuracy of something.
The evidence supports his claim.
Often appears as...
- support a claim
- support a theory
verb
To hold up or give strength to something so it doesn't fall.
The walls support the roof of the house.
Often appears as...
- support the structure
- support the weight
verb
To help or encourage someone by saying or doing good things for them.
He supported his friend during the hard time.
Often appears as...
- support a friend
- support a family member
verb
To give money or other help to a person or group.
Many people support charitable organizations.
Often appears as...
- support a charity
- support a campaign
verb
To agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want them to succeed.
I support your decision to study abroad.
Often appears as...
- support a decision
- support an idea
noun
The act of helping someone or something else to be able to continue.
Children need a lot of support from their parents.
Often appears as...
- family support
- emotional support
noun
A thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright.
The bookshelf needs a stronger support.
Often appears as...
- structural support
- support beam
verb
To affirm the truth or accuracy of something.
The evidence supports his claim.
Often appears as...
- support a claim
- support a theory
Definition 1 of 7
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Objects
Used for actual objects that need a base or stabilizer.
The columns support the bridge.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Can describe supporting non-physical things, like arguments.
Her facts support her argument well.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Objects
Used for actual objects that need a base or stabilizer.
The columns support the bridge.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Can describe supporting non-physical things, like arguments.
Her facts support her argument well.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Objects
Used for actual objects that need a base or stabilizer.
The columns support the bridge.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Can describe supporting non-physical things, like arguments.
Her facts support her argument well.
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causing it to relax and the bladder to empty. The external urethral sphincter is one of the muscles of the pelvic floor, and it provides support to the urethra and bladder neck. It's lucky we have these pelvic floor muscles because placing pressure on the system by coughing, sneezing, laughing, or jumping could cause bladder leakage.
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How to create a great...
is about simplicity and usability and google comes from the math term that's a one with a hundred zeros after it so that really big number helps support the company's really big original vision to organize the world's information so as you think about your new brand think carefully and ask yourself what's
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from a point just in front of your shoulders, to behind your hip, to the front of your knee, to a few inches in front of your ankle. This keeps your center of gravity directly over your base of support, which allows you to move efficiently with the least amount of fatigue and muscle strain.
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Questions No One Knows...
However, recent theories in physics, including one called string theory, are now telling us there could be countless other universes built on different types of particles, with different properties, obeying different laws. Most of these universes could never support life,
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The language of lying —...
with the love and support she deserves." The statement is short and direct, calling the child by name and addressing his role in her life. So how can you apply these lie-spotting techniques to your life? First, remember that many of the lies we encounter on a daily basis
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3 tips to boost your...
a challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow. Neuroscience supports the growth mindset. The connections in your brain do get stronger and grow with study and practice. It also turns out, on average, people who have a growth mindset are more successful,
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you want to support educators in your country, this is the sort of program, or this is the model that we really should all be looking at when it comes to making that change in the world." Check out our Patreon perks. and thanks for your support!
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Rethinking infidelity...
with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories that justified their need to roam, so the double standard is as old as adultery itself.
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
So, after I lost Audrey, I've started running grief support groups for women working through various forms of trauma. Surf therapy is about finding comfort in your body and
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Wild Leaps Of Faith PIPE...
the adults stay on the wing as if to support the youngster
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Is it bad to hold your...
causing it to relax and the bladder to empty. The external urethral sphincter is one of the muscles of the pelvic floor, and it provides support to the urethra and bladder neck. It's lucky we have these pelvic floor muscles because placing pressure on the system by coughing, sneezing, laughing, or jumping could cause bladder leakage.
Video examples
How to create a great...
is about simplicity and usability and google comes from the math term that's a one with a hundred zeros after it so that really big number helps support the company's really big original vision to organize the world's information so as you think about your new brand think carefully and ask yourself what's
Video examples
The benefits of good...
from a point just in front of your shoulders, to behind your hip, to the front of your knee, to a few inches in front of your ankle. This keeps your center of gravity directly over your base of support, which allows you to move efficiently with the least amount of fatigue and muscle strain.
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
However, recent theories in physics, including one called string theory, are now telling us there could be countless other universes built on different types of particles, with different properties, obeying different laws. Most of these universes could never support life,
Video examples
The language of lying —...
with the love and support she deserves." The statement is short and direct, calling the child by name and addressing his role in her life. So how can you apply these lie-spotting techniques to your life? First, remember that many of the lies we encounter on a daily basis
Video examples
3 tips to boost your...
a challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow. Neuroscience supports the growth mindset. The connections in your brain do get stronger and grow with study and practice. It also turns out, on average, people who have a growth mindset are more successful,
Video examples
TED-Ed is on Patreon! We...
you want to support educators in your country, this is the sort of program, or this is the model that we really should all be looking at when it comes to making that change in the world." Check out our Patreon perks. and thanks for your support!
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories that justified their need to roam, so the double standard is as old as adultery itself.
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
So, after I lost Audrey, I've started running grief support groups for women working through various forms of trauma. Surf therapy is about finding comfort in your body and
Video examples
Wild Leaps Of Faith PIPE...
the adults stay on the wing as if to support the youngster
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Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
I got a lot of support from my parents. That's the one thing I always appreciated. They didn't tell me I was being stupid; they told me I was being funny.
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Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
I give thanks to God and to all the people in the U.K. who have supported me over the years.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
In a relationship each person should support the other; they should lift each other up.
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Grover Cleveland
American President
Though the people support the government, the government should not support the people.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Truth stands, even if there be no public support. It is self-sustained.
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Victor Hugo
French Author
The soul has illusions as the bird has wings: it is supported by them.
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Walt Disney
American Businessman
Disneyland is the star, everything else is in the supporting role.
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Kamala Harris
American Vice President
A family looks for ways to support and inspire one another.
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Sophocles
Greek Poet
Don't you know that silence supports the accuser's charge?
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Alan Rickman
British Actor
Actors are actually very supportive of each other.
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Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
I got a lot of support from my parents. That's the one thing I always appreciated. They didn't tell me I was being stupid; they told me I was being funny.
Quote examples
Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
I give thanks to God and to all the people in the U.K. who have supported me over the years.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
In a relationship each person should support the other; they should lift each other up.
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Grover Cleveland
American President
Though the people support the government, the government should not support the people.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Truth stands, even if there be no public support. It is self-sustained.
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Victor Hugo
French Author
The soul has illusions as the bird has wings: it is supported by them.
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Walt Disney
American Businessman
Disneyland is the star, everything else is in the supporting role.
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Kamala Harris
American Vice President
A family looks for ways to support and inspire one another.
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Sophocles
Greek Poet
Don't you know that silence supports the accuser's charge?
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Alan Rickman
British Actor
Actors are actually very supportive of each other.
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