Support

by | Jul 13, 2022 | Uncategorized | 10 comments

Support (Verb)
Syllable division: sup·​port
How to pronounce: UK: /səˈpɔːt/ US: /səˈpɔːrt/

British Pronunciation of the word Support

#1 Meaning: To actively encourage someone or something because you want them to be successful.
Example:
> One of our towns "rules" is that we should support local businesses.
> My parents always supports the new elected mayor, even if they did not vote for him/her.

#2 Meaning: When you want your sports team to win so you wear their team shirts and/or go to watch their games.
Example:
> My mother came to support all of my netball games in high school.
> Which team do you support this coming weekend?

#3 Meaning: When you help someone to cope with emotional/practical problems.
Example:
> When someone goes to rehab, they get the support that they need from professionals.
> My parents always support the decisions that I make.

#4 Meaning: Giving money to people/organizations who need it to survive or to help a cause.
Example:
> The dad supported his ex-wife and children every month.
> It is good to see that so many companies support medical research.

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10 Comments

  1. Moung Myoo
    Moung Myoo on July 13, 2022 at 10:24 am

    My grandma supported me to become a teacher.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on July 13, 2022 at 7:21 pm

      Aww that is very good to hear Moung!
      Thank you for posting 😀

  2. Nirvana
    Nirvana on July 13, 2022 at 11:41 am

    The parents support the plans of her daughter.
    The young girl supports her boyfriend’s sport team.
    The girl is receiving emotional support of her mother.
    A group of people are colecting money for support the project with the poor people.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on July 13, 2022 at 7:23 pm

      Good sentences Nirvana!:D
      Try saying:
      The parents support the plans of their daughter.
      The young girl supports her boyfriend’s sports team.
      The girl is receiving emotional support from her mother.
      A group of people is collecting money to support the project with the poor people.

  3. Ria
    Ria on July 13, 2022 at 4:16 pm

    I have been supporting my family economy since my 20s.

  4. Vlad
    Vlad on July 13, 2022 at 5:05 pm

    Studies show that vitamin C could support the immune system.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on July 13, 2022 at 7:24 pm

      Very true sentence Vlad! 😀
      What do you think?

  5. Lina Karnatkiene
    Lina Karnatkiene on July 17, 2022 at 4:44 pm

    Non-cure diseases need support from everyone more research could be done.

  6. angela Silvia
    angela Silvia on July 21, 2022 at 2:48 pm

    in general support in live of persons it your parents, in my couse it my mother, it was beautiful person