We learn lessons every day. Today I learned the definition of a word. 1sup·port \sə-ˈpȯrt\ transitive verb : to agree with or approve of (someone or something) : to show that you approve of (someone or something) by doing something : to give help or assistance to (someone or something) Full Definition 1 :to endure bravely or quietly :bear 2a (1) :to promote the interests or cause of (2) :to uphold or defend as valid or right :advocate (3) :to argue or vote for b (1) :assist, help (2) :to act with (a star actor) (3) :to bid in bridge so as to show support for c :to provide with substantiation :corroborate 3a :to pay the costs of :maintain b :to provide a basis for the existence or subsistence of 4a :to hold up or serve as a foundation or prop for b :to maintain (a price) at a desired level by purchases or loans; also :to maintain the price of by purchases or loans 5 :to keep from fainting, yielding, or losing courage :comfort 6 :to keep (something) going — sup·port·abil·i·ty \sə-ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun — sup·port·able \-ˈpȯr-tə-bəl\ adjective — sup·port·ive \-ˈpȯr-tiv\ adjective — sup·port·ive·ness \-nəs\ noun Examples Origin Synonyms Synonym Discussion Antonyms
Posted on: Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:44:07 +0000
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