support

• Substantiv, das Hilfe, Unterstützung, Förderung oder die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas an Ort und Stelle zu halten; auch eine Stütze oder ein Lager.

A noun referring to help, assistance, encouragement, or the act of holding something up or keeping it in place.

1. Help or AssistanceA2formal

   The act of helping someone or something by providing encouragement, money, or resources.

   Unterstützung

   • She needs emotional support during this difficult time.
   • The charity provides financial support to families in need.
   • He thanked everyone for their support during his campaign.

   Synonymeaidassistancecomfortencouragementguidancehelpreliefsponsorshipsuccor

   Antonymediscouragementhindranceobstructionoppositionresistance

2. Physical StructureB1formal

   Something that holds up or strengthens a structure.

   Stützstruktur

   • The bridge requires additional support beams.
   • The shelf needs support brackets to hold the weight.
   • The building's support columns were damaged in the earthquake.

   Synonymebracebuttresspillarpropreinforcementshorestanchionstaystrut

3. Approval or EndorsementB1formal

   Agreement or backing for an idea, plan, or person.

   Unterstützung

   • The proposal received strong support from the board.
   • Public support for the new law is growing.
   • She announced her support for the candidate.

   Synonymeadvocacyapprovalblessingendorsementespousalrecommendationsanctionsponsorship

   Antonymecriticismdisapprovaldissentoppositionrejection

• Verb, das die Gewährung von Hilfe, Unterstützung oder Zustimmung für jemanden oder etwas bezeichnet; es kann auch bedeuten, etwas zu befürworten, zu finanzieren oder dafür einzutreten.

A verb used to indicate the act of providing assistance, encouragement, or backing to someone or something.

1. Provide help or assistanceA2formal

   To help someone or something by giving money, effort, or encouragement.

   Unterstützen

   • She supports her family financially.
   • We support the new environmental policy.
   • He supports his favorite football team every weekend.

   Synonymeaidassistbackbolsterchampionencouragehelpstand bysuccor

   Antonymeblockdiscourageimpedeopposeundermine

2. Hold up physicallyB1formal

   To bear the weight of something or keep it in position.

   Körperlich stützen

   • The pillars support the roof of the building.
   • This brace supports your injured leg.
   • The bridge supports heavy traffic daily.

   Synonymebearbracecarryholdpropsustainunderpinuphold

3. Confirm or verifyB2formal

   To provide evidence or arguments that confirm something is true.

   Bestätigen

   • The data supports our theory.
   • These documents support her claim.
   • His statement supports the witness's account.

   Synonymeattestback upbear outconfirmcorroborateendorsesubstantiatevalidateverify

   Antonymecontradictdiscreditdisproverebutrefuteundermine