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/
Korean meaning: 지지하다, 지원하다, 부양하다
Korean pronunciation: 서-포트 (강세: 포트)
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.
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At the port, I support both cargo and sport!
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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.
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“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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