Support

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1 English 1.1 Transitive verb 1.1.1 Translations 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Related terms

English

Transitive verb

1. To keep from falling.

   Don't move that beam! It supports the whole platform.

2. To help, particularly financially.

   The government supports the arts in several ways.

3. To answer questions and resolve problems regarding something sold.

   Sure they sell the product, but do they support it?

4. To follow closely and aid.

   I support France in the World Cup

Translations

• Finnish: tukea (1, 2, 3), antaa tukea (3)
• French: soutenir (2, 4)
• German: stützen (1), unterstützen (2,3)

Noun

1. Something which supports. Often used attributively, as a compliment or supplement to.

   Don't move that beam! It's a support for the whole platform.

   Don't move that beam! It's a support beam.

2. Financial or other help.

   The government provides support to the arts in several ways.

3. Answers to questions and resolution of problems regarding something sold.

   Sure they sell the product, but do they provide support?

Translations

• Finnish: tuki (1, 2, 3)
• German: Stütze f (1), Unterstützung f (2,3)

Related terms

• moral support
• supportable
• supported
• supportive