support — to bear the weight of; to give assistance to
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to bear the weight of; to give assistance to
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈpɔːrt/
Example Sentences
- My parents support my dream of becoming a professional pizza taste tester.
- This old chair can barely support my weight after all that holiday eating.
- The government provides financial support for students.
support
VERB[/səˈpɔːrt/]
to bear the weight of; to give assistance to
A varied group of diverse people gather together to physically support a soaring 'dream structure' from beneath.
Sup holds up the port — super strong support!
At the port, I support both cargo and sport!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'supportare', composed of the prefix 'sub-' (under) and 'portare' (to carry). The word entered Middle English through Old French, maintaining its sense of bearing weight or providing assistance.
Breakdown
sub- (under) + port (carry) + -ure/-ort (suffix forming nouns) = support (to carry from beneath, to uphold)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My parents support my dream of becoming a professional pizza taste tester.”
“This old chair can barely support my weight after all that holiday eating.”
“The government provides financial support for students.”
“Strong friendships require mutual support and understanding.”
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