support
English Thesaurus
1. documentary validation (noun.act)
2. a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission (noun.act)
| hyponym | : | close support, |
| definition | : | close-in firing by one unit against an enemy engaged by another unit (noun.act) |
3. the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | activity, |
| definition | : | any specific behavior (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | dangling, hanging, suspension, |
| definition | : | the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely) (noun.act) |
4. aiding the cause or policy or interests of (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | aid, assist, assistance, help, |
| definition | : | the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | advocacy, protagonism, |
| definition | : | active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | sponsorship, |
| definition | : | the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | reassurance, |
| definition | : | the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence (noun.act) |
5. the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | activity, |
| definition | : | any specific behavior (noun.act) |
6. any device that bears the weight of another thing (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | device, |
| definition | : | an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | arch support, |
| definition | : | a support for the arch of the foot (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | back, backrest, |
| definition | : | a support that you can lean against while sitting (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | backboard, |
| definition | : | a board used to support the back of someone or something (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | baluster, |
| definition | : | one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bar, |
| definition | : | a horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bearing, |
| definition | : | a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bearing wall, |
| definition | : | any wall supporting a floor or the roof of a building (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bedpost, |
| definition | : | any of 4 vertical supports at the corners of a bedstead (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bookend, |
| definition | : | a support placed at the end of a row of books to keep them upright (on a shelf or table) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | brace, |
| definition | : | a support that steadies or strengthens something else (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bracket, wall bracket, |
| definition | : | a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bridge, |
| definition | : | a wooden support that holds the strings up (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | foot, |
| definition | : | a support resembling a pedal extremity (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | foothold, footing, |
| definition | : | a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | handrest, |
| definition | : | a support for the hand (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hanger, |
| definition | : | anything from which something can be hung (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | harness, |
| definition | : | a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | harp, |
| definition | : | a pair of curved vertical supports for a lampshade (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | headstock, |
| definition | : | the stationary support in a machine or power tool that supports and drives a revolving part (as a chuck or the spindle on a lathe) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | leg, |
| definition | : | one of the supports for a piece of furniture (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | perch, |
| definition | : | support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pier, |
| definition | : | a support for two adjacent bridge spans (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pier, |
| definition | : | (architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pillow block, |
| definition | : | a cast-iron or steel block for supporting a journal or bearing (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | rack, stand, |
| definition | : | a support for displaying various articles (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | rest, |
| definition | : | a support on which things can be put (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | rib, |
| definition | : | support resembling the rib of an animal (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | rocker, |
| definition | : | a curved support that permits the supported object to rock to and fro (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | seat, |
| definition | : | any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | shelf, |
| definition | : | a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | radius, spoke, wheel spoke, |
| definition | : | support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | stair, step, |
| definition | : | support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | stirrup, stirrup iron, |
| definition | : | support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | gunstock, stock, |
| definition | : | the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | structural member, |
| definition | : | support that is a constituent part of any structure or building (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | tailstock, |
| definition | : | support consisting of the movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | football tee, tee, |
| definition | : | support holding a football on end and above the ground preparatory to the kickoff (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | undercarriage, |
| definition | : | framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | yoke, |
| definition | : | support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end (noun.artifact) |
7. supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | supporting structure, |
| definition | : | a structure that serves to support something (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | abutment, |
| definition | : | a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | architrave, |
| definition | : | the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | basement, |
| definition | : | the ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | buttress, buttressing, |
| definition | : | a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | footstall, pedestal, plinth, |
| definition | : | an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | prop, |
| definition | : | a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling (noun.artifact) |
8. something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | influence, |
| definition | : | a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | lifeline, |
| definition | : | support that enables people to survive or to continue doing something (often by providing an essential connection) (noun.cognition) |
9. a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | part, voice, |
| definition | : | the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | descant, discant, |
| definition | : | a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | vamp, |
| definition | : | an improvised musical accompaniment (noun.communication) |
10. the financial means whereby one lives (noun.possession)
| hypernym | : | resource, |
| definition | : | available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | maintenance, |
| definition | : | means of maintenance of a family or group (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | meal ticket, |
| definition | : | a source of income or livelihood (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | subsistence, |
| definition | : | minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting (noun.possession) |
11. financial resources provided to make some project possible (noun.possession)
| hypernym | : | resource, |
| definition | : | available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed (noun.possession) |
12. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts (verb.cognition)
| hyponym | : | back, back up, |
| definition | : | establish as valid or genuine (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | vouch, |
| definition | : | give supporting evidence (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | verify, |
| definition | : | confirm the truth of (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | document, |
| definition | : | support or supply with references (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | validate, |
| definition | : | prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something (verb.cognition) |
13. put up with something or somebody unpleasant (verb.cognition)
| hyponym | : | bear up, |
| definition | : | endure cheerfully (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | take lying down, |
| definition | : | suffer without protest; suffer or endure passively (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | take a joke, |
| definition | : | listen to a joke at one's own expense (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | sit out, |
| definition | : | endure to the end (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | pay, |
| definition | : | bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action (verb.cognition) |
| verb group | : | suffer, |
| definition | : | experience (emotional) pain (verb.emotion) |
14. adopt as a belief (verb.communication)
15. argue or speak in defense of (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | argue, reason, |
| definition | : | present reasons and arguments (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | stand up, stick up, |
| definition | : | defend against attack or criticism (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | uphold, |
| definition | : | stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals (verb.communication) |
16. be a regular customer or client of (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | foster, nurture, |
| definition | : | help develop, help grow (verb.communication) |
17. be the physical support of; carry the weight of (verb.contact)
| hyponym | : | scaffold, |
| definition | : | provide with a scaffold for support (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | block, |
| definition | : | support, secure, or raise with a block (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | carry, |
| definition | : | bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | chock, |
| definition | : | support on chocks (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | buoy, buoy up, |
| definition | : | keep afloat (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | pole, |
| definition | : | support on poles (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | bracket, |
| definition | : | support with brackets (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | underpin, |
| definition | : | support from beneath (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | truss, |
| definition | : | support structurally (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | brace, |
| definition | : | support by bracing (verb.contact) |
18. play a subordinate role to (another performer) (verb.creation)
19. support materially or financially (verb.possession)
| hypernym | : | give, |
| definition | : | transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody (verb.possession) |
| hyponym | : | fund, |
| definition | : | furnish money for (verb.possession) |
| hyponym | : | see through, |
| definition | : | support financially through a period of time (verb.possession) |
20. be behind; approve of (verb.social)
| hyponym | : | guarantee, warrant, |
| definition | : | stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | champion, defend, |
| definition | : | protect or fight for as a champion (verb.competition) |
21. give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to (verb.social)
| hyponym | : | sponsor, |
| definition | : | assume responsibility for or leadership of (verb.possession) |
| hyponym | : | aid, assist, help, |
| definition | : | give help or assistance; be of service (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | undergird, |
| definition | : | lend moral support to (verb.social) |
22. support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm (verb.stative)
23. documentary validation (noun.act)
| derivation | : | document, |
| definition | : | support or supply with references (verb.cognition) |
24. a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission (noun.act)
25. the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening (noun.act)
26. aiding the cause or policy or interests of (noun.act)
| derivation | : | subscribe, support, |
| definition | : | adopt as a belief (verb.communication) |
27. the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities (noun.act)
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | support materially or financially (verb.possession) |
28. any device that bears the weight of another thing (noun.artifact)
29. something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | back up, support, |
| definition | : | give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to (verb.social) |
30. a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | play a subordinate role to (another performer) (verb.creation) |
31. the financial means whereby one lives (noun.possession)
| derivation | : | keep, maintain, sustain, |
| definition | : | supply with necessities and support (verb.consumption) |
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | support materially or financially (verb.possession) |
32. financial resources provided to make some project possible (noun.possession)
| derivation | : | fund, |
| definition | : | furnish money for (verb.possession) |
| derivation | : | back, |
| definition | : | support financial backing for (verb.possession) |
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | support materially or financially (verb.possession) |
33. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts (verb.cognition)
| antonym | : | contradict, negate, |
| definition | : | prove negative; show to be false (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | affirmation, |
| definition | : | a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | confirmation, |
| definition | : | information that confirms or verifies (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | collateral, confirmative, confirmatory, confirming, corroborative, corroboratory, substantiating, substantiative, validating, validatory, verificatory, verifying, |
| definition | : | serving to support or corroborate (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | sustainable, |
| definition | : | capable of being sustained (adj.pert) |
34. put up with something or somebody unpleasant (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | abidance, |
| definition | : | the act of abiding (enduring without yielding) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | tolerance, |
| definition | : | the act of tolerating something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | endurance, |
| definition | : | the power to withstand hardship or stress (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | kind, tolerant, |
| definition | : | tolerant and forgiving under provocation (adj.all) |
35. adopt as a belief (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | aiding the cause or policy or interests of (noun.act) |
36. argue or speak in defense of (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | aiding the cause or policy or interests of (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | supportive, |
| definition | : | furnishing support or assistance (adj.all) |
37. be a regular customer or client of (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | patronage, trade, |
| definition | : | the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers (noun.act) |
38. be the physical support of; carry the weight of (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | support, supporting, |
| definition | : | the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | garter, supporter, |
| definition | : | a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve) (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | holder, |
| definition | : | a holding device (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | any device that bears the weight of another thing (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation (noun.artifact) |
39. play a subordinate role to (another performer) (verb.creation)
40. support materially or financially (verb.possession)
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities (noun.act) |
41. be behind; approve of (verb.social)
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | aiding the cause or policy or interests of (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | blurb, endorsement, indorsement, |
| definition | : | a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books) (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | supportive, |
| definition | : | furnishing support or assistance (adj.all) |
42. give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to (verb.social)
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | assistant, help, helper, supporter, |
| definition | : | a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | supportive, |
| definition | : | furnishing support or assistance (adj.all) |
43. support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | collateral, confirmative, confirmatory, confirming, corroborative, corroboratory, substantiating, substantiative, validating, validatory, verificatory, verifying, |
| definition | : | serving to support or corroborate (adj.all) |
44. documentary validation (noun.act)
| derivation | : | document, |
| definition | : | support or supply with references (verb.cognition) |
45. a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission (noun.act)
46. the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening (noun.act)
47. aiding the cause or policy or interests of (noun.act)
| derivation | : | subscribe, support, |
| definition | : | adopt as a belief (verb.communication) |
48. the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities (noun.act)
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | support materially or financially (verb.possession) |
49. any device that bears the weight of another thing (noun.artifact)
50. something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | back up, support, |
| definition | : | give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to (verb.social) |
51. a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | play a subordinate role to (another performer) (verb.creation) |
52. the financial means whereby one lives (noun.possession)
| derivation | : | keep, maintain, sustain, |
| definition | : | supply with necessities and support (verb.consumption) |
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | support materially or financially (verb.possession) |
53. financial resources provided to make some project possible (noun.possession)
| derivation | : | fund, |
| definition | : | furnish money for (verb.possession) |
| derivation | : | back, |
| definition | : | support financial backing for (verb.possession) |
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | support materially or financially (verb.possession) |
54. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts (verb.cognition)
| antonym | : | contradict, negate, |
| definition | : | prove negative; show to be false (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | affirmation, |
| definition | : | a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | confirmation, |
| definition | : | information that confirms or verifies (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | collateral, confirmative, confirmatory, confirming, corroborative, corroboratory, substantiating, substantiative, validating, validatory, verificatory, verifying, |
| definition | : | serving to support or corroborate (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | sustainable, |
| definition | : | capable of being sustained (adj.pert) |
55. put up with something or somebody unpleasant (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | abidance, |
| definition | : | the act of abiding (enduring without yielding) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | tolerance, |
| definition | : | the act of tolerating something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | endurance, |
| definition | : | the power to withstand hardship or stress (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | kind, tolerant, |
| definition | : | tolerant and forgiving under provocation (adj.all) |
56. adopt as a belief (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | aiding the cause or policy or interests of (noun.act) |
57. argue or speak in defense of (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | aiding the cause or policy or interests of (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | supportive, |
| definition | : | furnishing support or assistance (adj.all) |
58. be a regular customer or client of (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | patronage, trade, |
| definition | : | the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers (noun.act) |
59. be the physical support of; carry the weight of (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | support, supporting, |
| definition | : | the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | garter, supporter, |
| definition | : | a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve) (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | holder, |
| definition | : | a holding device (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | any device that bears the weight of another thing (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation (noun.artifact) |
60. play a subordinate role to (another performer) (verb.creation)
61. support materially or financially (verb.possession)
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities (noun.act) |
62. be behind; approve of (verb.social)
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | aiding the cause or policy or interests of (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | blurb, endorsement, indorsement, |
| definition | : | a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books) (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | supportive, |
| definition | : | furnishing support or assistance (adj.all) |
63. give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to (verb.social)
| derivation | : | support, |
| definition | : | something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | assistant, help, helper, supporter, |
| definition | : | a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | supportive, |
| definition | : | furnishing support or assistance (adj.all) |
64. support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | collateral, confirmative, confirmatory, confirming, corroborative, corroboratory, substantiating, substantiative, validating, validatory, verificatory, verifying, |
| definition | : | serving to support or corroborate (adj.all) |
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