Added 9 October 2026
support
/səˈpɔːt/ noun
In Latin: fulciō, tueor, supersum Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about support at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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The activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities.
his support kept the family together
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Aiding the cause or policy or interests of.
the president no longer has the support of his own party
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Something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest.
the policy found little public support
verb
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Give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to.
She supported him during the illness
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Support materially or financially.
he does not support his natural children
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Be behind; approve of.
He plumped for the Labor Party
Origin
From Middle English supporten, from Old French supporter, from Latin supportō.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)