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supportto 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

support concept
💡 Concept

A varied group of diverse people gather together to physically support a soaring 'dream structure' from beneath.

support mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

Sup holds up the port — super strong support!

support rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

At the port, I support both cargo and sport!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/səˈpɔːrt/
🇬🇧 UK/səˈpɔːt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixsup--
Rootport

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.

🎵Rhyme

portcourtsortsport
port
court
sort
sport

🔗Collocations

emotional support
support system
technical support
support a family
customer support
show support

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My parents support my dream of becoming a professional pizza taste tester.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

helpassistaidbackuphold

Antonyms

opposehinderobstruct

Related

supportersupportivesupportableunsupported

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