support
Collocations
78(noun.) help and encouragement
ADJ
complete, full, total
active, considerable, enthusiastic, firm, generous, good, great, loyal, massive, overwhelming, solid, strong, tremendous, unqualified, wholehearted
The new environmental policy received overwhelming support from community members at the town hall meeting.
unflagging, unstinting, unswerving, unwavering
His family's unwavering support helped him get through the difficult years of medical school.
growing, increased, increasing | continued, continuing
broad, community, general, majority, mass, popular, public, wide/widespread
The new environmental policy enjoyed broad support from both scientists and local residents.
main
limited, lukewarm, qualified
The charity's fundraising campaign received limited support from local businesses this year.
adequate, sufficient | direct, indirect
long-term
The hospital arranged long-term support for patients recovering from serious injuries.
personal
My teacher gave me personal support when I was struggling with my studies.
mutual
After the argument, the two friends realized they needed mutual support to move forward together.
international | Labour, Liberal, etc. | all-party, bipartisan, cross-party
administrative, economic, electoral, emotional, financial, moral, political, practical, technical, etc.
The charity provides financial support to families struggling with medical bills.
government, official, state | air, military, naval
price
The government introduced price support to help struggling farmers earn enough income.
VERB + SUPPORT
enjoy, have
The new sports center enjoys strong support from local residents who use it every day.
derive, draw, get, receive
The charity receives support from local businesses and community members every year.
enlist, find, gain, mobilize, secure, win
The charity worked hard to win support from wealthy donors in the community.
attract, cultivate, drum up, muster, rally, recruit, seek, solicit, whip up
give sb/sth, lend (sb/sth), offer (sb/sth), provide (sb/sth with), throw
The teacher offered valuable support to students who struggled with reading.
lose | cut (off), withdraw
need, require
After his injury, he required physical support to walk up the stairs.
count on, rely on
My family has always relied on my father's emotional support during difficult times.
announce, come out in, confirm, demonstrate, express, pledge, reaffirm, show
The local community came out in support of the new youth center project.
bolster, broaden, build (up), increase, strengthen
The charity's new campaign helped strengthen support among younger donors.
weaken
SUPPORT + VERB
come
Financial support came quickly from the government to help businesses during the crisis.
grow, rise
Support for the new recycling program has grown significantly since the mayor announced it last month.
fall
SUPPORT + NOUN
base
The charity's support base grew stronger after the television campaign reached millions of viewers.
group
My sister joined a support group after she decided to quit smoking last year.
network | services
PREP
in ~ of
Many doctors spoke publicly in support of the new health policy last year.
with/without ~
The charity's education program couldn't continue without financial support from donors.
~ against
The community organized strong support against the plan to close the local hospital.
~ among
The new policy has gained strong support among teachers and parents in our community.
~ between
There is strong support between the two countries for the new trade agreement.
~ for
Many parents showed their support for the new school library during the meeting yesterday.
~ from
She received strong support from her family during the difficult time.
PHRASES
a base of support
The charity's work with local communities gave them a strong base of support for their fundraising campaign.
a cut/decline in support, an expression of support
The charity faced a sharp decline in support after the scandal became public.
a lack of support, a source of support
(noun.) money to buy food, clothes, etc.
ADJ
child, family, social | income
VERB + SUPPORT
claim
My friend claimed financial support from the government after losing her job.
PHRASES
a means of support
(noun.) sth that carries the weight of sb/sth
ADJ
firm | additional, extra | back, knee, etc. | roof
VERB + SUPPORT
give sth
My family gave me emotional support when I decided to change careers.
PHRASES
hold onto sb/sth for support
During the earthquake, the children held onto their mother for support as the building shook.
(verb.) help/encourage/agree with sb/sth
ADV
fervently, overwhelmingly, strongly
Many parents fervently support their children's decision to pursue careers in medicine.
fully, wholeheartedly | unanimously
actively
My parents actively supported my decision to study abroad even though they were nervous about it.
tacitly | enthusiastically
loyally
His family has loyally supported him through every difficult challenge in his life.
ably
The experienced coach ably supported the young athletes throughout their training program.
VERB + SUPPORT
agree to, be pledged to, pledge to, promise to
The government pledged to support renewable energy projects across the country.
be prepared to, be willing to | fail to, refuse to
PREP
in
Many employees supported the manager in her decision to reorganize the department.
PHRASES
be widely supported
The new education reform was widely supported by teachers and parents across the region.
(verb.) show that sth is true/correct
ADV
strongly
Many parents strongly support their children's decision to study abroad.
VERB + SUPPORT
appear to, seem to, tend to
(verb.) give sb money
ADV
financially | generously
VERB + SUPPORT
help (to)
PREP
through
My friends helped me through the difficult weeks after my accident.