support

UK /səˈpɔːt/ US /səˈpoɹt/
verb 5noun 5

Collocations

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1

(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

2

(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

3

(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.

4

(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.

5

(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

6

(verb.) give sb money

ADV

financially | generously

VERB + SUPPORT

help (to)

PREP

through

My friends helped me through the difficult weeks after my accident.

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