Science Fair Project Dictionary
Support
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English
Transitive verb
- To keep from falling.
- Don't move that beam! It supports the whole platform.
- To help, particularly financially.
- The government supports the arts in several ways.
- To answer questions and resolve problems regarding something sold.
- Sure they sell the product, but do they support it?
- 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
- 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.
- Financial or other help.
- The government provides support to the arts in several ways.
- 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
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