help, encouragement, or approval that you give to someone or something so they can succeed or feel stronger.
Her parents offered constant support during her studies.
The new park project has gained strong community support.
✦ Middle English, from Old French "support" (noun), from Latin "supportare" meaning "to carry, bring up".
to help, encourage, or approve of someone or something.
We all came to support our team at the final match.
I fully support your decision.
✦ From Old French "supporter" and Latin "supportare", literally "to carry under".
a strong object that holds something up so it does not fall.
Wooden supports keep the old bridge safe.
The shelf slipped because the metal support was loose.
✦ Sense evolved from the idea of "carrying a weight" in Latin "supportare".
to hold something up or keep it in position so that it does not fall.
Strong cables support the suspension bridge.
Use a stick to support the young plant.
✦ From Latin "supportare" meaning "to carry from below"; the physical sense dates to the 14th century.
