SUPPORTS Synonyms
There are 43 hypernyms of the word supports. (close relations)
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| aids | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles | ||||||
| assists | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play verb • give help or assistance; be of service • act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function • work for, or be a servant to | ||||||
| backs | verb, nounv, n | |||||
adjective • related to or located at the back noun • the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine • the side that goes last or is not normally seen • the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer • (football) a person who plays in the backfield • the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • the part of a garment that covers the back of your body • a support that you can lean against while sitting • (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage adverb • in or to or toward a former location • at or to or toward the back or rear • in or to or toward an original condition • in or to or toward a past time • in reply • in repayment or retaliation adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal • of an earlier date verb • be behind; approve of • travel backward • give support or one's approval to • cause to travel backward • support financial backing for • be in back of • place a bet on • shift to a counterclockwise direction • establish as valid or genuine • strengthen by providing with a back or backing | ||||||
| encourages | verbv | |||||
verb • contribute to the progress or growth of • inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to • spur on | ||||||
| helps | verbv | |||||
noun • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do • a means of serving verb • give help or assistance; be of service • improve the condition of • be of use • abstain from doing; always used with a negative • help to some food; help with food or drink • contribute to the furtherance of • take or use • improve; change for the better | ||||||
| sustains | verbv | |||||
verb • lengthen or extend in duration or space • undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) • provide with nourishment • supply with necessities and support • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • admit as valid • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts | ||||||
| upholds | verbv | |||||
verb • keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last • stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals • support against an opponent | ||||||
| corroborate | verbv | |||||
verb • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • give evidence for • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm | ||||||
| sustain | verbv | |||||
verb • lengthen or extend in duration or space • undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) • provide with nourishment • supply with necessities and support • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • admit as valid • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts | ||||||
| abide | verbv | |||||
verb • dwell • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||
| accompaniment | nounn | |||||
noun • an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • something added to complete or embellish or make perfect • the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them | ||||||
| affirm | verbv | |||||
verb • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true • say yes to | ||||||
| back | adverb, nounadv, n | |||||
adjective • related to or located at the back noun • the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine • the side that goes last or is not normally seen • the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer • (football) a person who plays in the backfield • the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • the part of a garment that covers the back of your body • a support that you can lean against while sitting • (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage adverb • in or to or toward a former location • at or to or toward the back or rear • in or to or toward an original condition • in or to or toward a past time • in reply • in repayment or retaliation adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal • of an earlier date verb • be behind; approve of • travel backward • give support or one's approval to • cause to travel backward • support financial backing for • be in back of • place a bet on • shift to a counterclockwise direction • establish as valid or genuine • strengthen by providing with a back or backing | ||||||
| backing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of providing approval and support • something forming a back that is added for strengthening • financial resources provided to make some project possible | ||||||
| backup | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device • the act of providing approval and support | ||||||
| bear | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws • an investor with a pessimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price verb • have • maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) • cause to be born • put up with something or somebody unpleasant • move while holding up or supporting • bring forth • take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person • contain or hold; have within • bring in • have on one's person • behave in a certain manner • have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices • support or hold in a certain manner • be pregnant with | ||||||
| brook | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river) verb • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||
| confirm | verbv | |||||
verb • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • strengthen or make more firm • make more firm • support a person for a position • administer the rite of confirmation to | ||||||
| defend | verbv | |||||
verb • argue or speak in defense of • be on the defensive; act against an attack • protect against a challenge or attack • fight against or resist strongly • protect or fight for as a champion • be the defense counsel for someone in a trial • state or assert | ||||||
| digest | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a periodical that summarizes the news • something that is compiled (as into a single book or file) verb • convert food into absorbable substances • arrange and integrate in the mind • put up with something or somebody unpleasant • become assimilated into the body • systematize, as by classifying and summarizing • soften or disintegrate, as by undergoing exposure to heat or moisture • make more concise • soften or disintegrate by means of chemical action, heat, or moisture | ||||||