- [uncountable] approval that you give to somebody/something because you want them to be successful
- support for something There is strong public support for the policy.
- There is a continued lack of support for the war.
- His ideas are gaining popular support (= the support of many people).
- to provide/offer support
- I intend to lend my full support to the campaign.
- to win/gain somebody's support
- Can I rely on your support (= will you vote for me) in the election?
- support from somebody/something The policy has broad support from industry.
- in support of something Only a few people spoke in support of the proposal.
- organizations that provide advice and support to small businesses
Extra ExamplesTopics Successa2- The idea has met with widespread support.
- The project won the support of the local community.
- Campaigners have enlisted the support of their local MP.
- Farmers mobilized considerable support against government plans to remove import restrictions.
- Fears that instability would return gave the government a broad base of support.
- He had no support base within the party.
- My idea only received lukewarm support from my colleagues.
- She threw her full support behind him.
- Support came from all sections of the community.
- Support for the Liberals has risen to 30 per cent.
- The candidate enjoys the firm support of local industry.
- The government is trying to build popular support for an unwinnable war.
- The party wishes to broaden its support among professionals.
- The plan received strong support from farmers.
- The poll revealed massive support for the proposal.
- The proposal has the personal support of the president.
- The rebel leader received expressions of support from all quarters.
- They are now throwing their support to the other candidate.
- Which groups does the party draw most of its support from?
- one of the first scientists to come out in support of ‘The Origin of Species’
- I wish to acknowledge the support of my family during the writing of this book.
- We would like to thank Ana for her unwavering support over the years.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- child
- family
- social
- …
- claim
- pay
- a means of support
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- [uncountable] support (from somebody/something) money or goods that you give to somebody/something in order to help them
- They received no financial support from the government.
- She has no visible means of support (= no work, income etc.).
Extra Examples- Local businesses provided financial support.
- Many TV celebrities have already pledged their support to the appeal.
- The pipeline is to be built with international support.
- [uncountable] sympathy and help that you give to somebody who is in a difficult or unhappy situation
- Her family and friends have given her lots of support.
- Thank you for all your messages of support at this difficult time.
- He turned to his closest friends for support.
- support staff/services
- a support network/system
Extra Examples- Thanks for all your support on the day of the funeral.
- She will need a lot of emotional support at this difficult time.
- We get together regularly for mutual support.
- We'll need to give her lots of support when she comes out of hospital.
- people who need long-term support at home
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- complete
- full
- total
- …
- enjoy
- have
- derive
- …
- come from something
- grow
- rise
- …
- base
- network
- group
- …
- in support of
- with… support
- without… support
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- a base of support
- a cut in support
- a decline in support
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- [uncountable] evidence that helps to show that something is true or correct
- This suggestion lacks convincing experimental support.
- support for something The statistics offer further support for our theory.
- in support of something There is little evidence in support of this hypothesis.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- complete
- full
- total
- …
- enjoy
- have
- derive
- …
- come from something
- grow
- rise
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- base
- network
- group
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- in support of
- with… support
- without… support
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- a base of support
- a cut in support
- a decline in support
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- [countable] a thing that holds something and prevents it from falling
- The supports under the bridge were starting to bend.
- (figurative) When my father died, Jim was a real support.
Extra Examples- There was some structural damage to the support.
- Engineers discovered cracks in two of the supports.
- (figurative) After the accident my parents were a great support.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- firm
- added
- additional
- …
- give something
- beam
- structure
- hold onto somebody/something for support
- [uncountable] the act of holding something in position or preventing it from falling
- for support She held on to his arm for support.
- without support After the operation he couldn't walk without support.
- A firmer mattress gives your back an improved level of support.
Extra Examples- I wrapped a bandage around my ankle to give it some support.
- He held onto his wife for support as he left the hospital.
- (figurative) a price support mechanism
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- firm
- added
- additional
- …
- give something
- beam
- structure
- hold onto somebody/something for support
- [countable] something you wear to hold an injured or weak part of your body in position
- a knee/back support
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- firm
- added
- additional
- …
- give something
- beam
- structure
- hold onto somebody/something for support
- [uncountable] a band or singer who performs in a pop or rock concert before the main performer
- The support (act) has yet to be confirmed.
- [uncountable] technical help that a company gives to customers using their computers or other products
- There is a lack of decent home user support.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- complete
- full
- total
- …
- enjoy
- have
- derive
- …
- come from something
- grow
- rise
- …
- base
- network
- group
- …
- in support of
- with… support
- without… support
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- a base of support
- a cut in support
- a decline in support
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approval
money
help
proof
holding in position
pop/rock concert
technical help
Word OriginMiddle English (originally in the sense ‘tolerate’): from Old French supporter, from Latin supportare, from sub- ‘from below’ + portare ‘carry’.
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