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Word: Support
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English (originally in the sense ‘tolerate’): from Old French supporter, from Latin supportare, from sub- ‘from below’ + portare ‘carry’
səˈpɔːt
bear all or part of the weight of; hold up
Short Definition:bear all or part of weight of
Examples:- the dome was supported by a hundred white columns
give assistance to, especially financially
Short Definition:give assistance to
Examples:- the government gives £2,500 million a year to support the voluntary sector
suggest the truth of; corroborate
Short Definition:suggest truth of
Examples:- the studies support our findings
(of a computer or operating system) allow the use or operation of (a program, language, or device)
Short Definition:(of computer or operating system) allow use or operation of
Examples:- the new versions do not support the graphical user interface standard
endure; tolerate
Short Definition:endure
Examples:- at work during the day I could support the grief
Word: Support
Speech Type: Noun
səˈpɔːt
a thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright
Short Definition:thing that bears weight of something or keeps it upright
Examples:- the best support for a camera is a tripod
material assistance
Short Definition:material assistance
Examples:- the bank provided unstinting financial support
- air operations in support of British forces
evidence that serves to corroborate something
Short Definition:evidence that serves to corroborate something
Examples:- the study provides support for both theories
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