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A structure that serves to support something.
It’s lovely when people come together to support something important.
I don’t want to support something that’s going to lose me money.
an object that is used to support something.
Well, it’s hard to support something that I’ve never seen!
This concept allows many uses, such as references to the ability to think; the reason or cause; the argument used to support something or the ratio between two numbers.
Эта концепция имеет много применений, таких как ссылки на способность рассуждать, причину или причину, аргумент, который используется для поддержки чего-либо, или частное от двух чисел.
Porter — to wear something, to carry something somewhere, or to support something
надеть — что, укрепить что-нибудь на чем-нибудь
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Is there a word meaning «to support something as if you are waving flags for it»?
I remember I may have encountered a word «flagwave» somewhere, in a sentence looking like «Do not flagwave for a technology«. But I could not find this word in dictionaries, and only found this usage in one piece of news:
The Guardian’s appraisal of Emily Fridlund’s contender, History Of Wolves, was simply “strikingly impotent’. The New York Times, which you would expect to flagwave for virtuoso American writer George Saunders, moaned that Lincoln in the Bardo – by some distance the Man Booker favourite – would have “benefited immensely from some judicious pruning”.
So generally, I’m looking for a word meaning «to support something as if you are waving flags for it» that can be used as in «[?] for an ideology» or «[?] for our team» (this can be literally waving flags).
Additionally, if I say «to flagwave for sth«, will native speakers get the meaning of the phrase?
asked Nov 28, 2020 at 14:19
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cheer
to give a loud shout of approval or encouragement:
Cambridge
Think of cheerleaders, waving their pom-poms at the home team audience.
Here we see North Carolina cheerleaders chanting and spelling out spelling out «TRUMP».
So we could say
«The New York Times, which you would expect to cheerlead for virtuoso American writer George Saunders…»
to urge on or encourage especially by shouts
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answered Nov 28, 2020 at 19:20
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Possibly you’ll get no closer than champion.
It’s perhaps rather old-fashioned, but that perhaps hints at the days of chivalry, with all the pennants flying. I’ll give Merriam-Webster’s relevant definitions of the more common noun first:
champion …
2: a militant advocate or defender
- a champion of civil rights
3: WARRIOR, FIGHTER
- a champion of his king
4: one that does battle for another’s rights or honor
- God will raise me up a champion — Sir Walter Scott; Ivanhoe
which inform the senses of the verb
champion [transitive verb]
1: to act as militant supporter of : UPHOLD, ADVOCATE
- always champions the cause of the underdog
2: to protect or fight for as a champion
- championed the ladies chivalrously in the tilts
answered Nov 28, 2020 at 14:48
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What immediately comes to mind for me is the word semaphore used metaphorically in the verb form.
Semaphore is a system of sending messages by using two flags. (Collins)
an apparatus for visual signaling (as by the position of one or more movable arms) (Websters)
to signal by semaphore (Collins)
Used metaphorically, it may get you what you need.
Using your example: «The New York Times, which you would expect to semaphore for virtuoso American writer George Saunders»
Another example: «He semaphored every emotion, belting love songs with outspread arms or pounding his hand on his heart.»
For other such examples see here.
answered Nov 28, 2020 at 15:52
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Just a shot in the dark, but could you be thinking of unflagging?
If you describe something such as support, effort, or enthusiasm as unflagging, you mean that it does not stop or get less as time passes. (Collins Dictionary)
not changing or becoming weaker. His unflagging enthusiasm was an inspiration for all of us. (Macmillan)
showing no signs of weariness even after long hard effort (Websters)
Websters gives this example:
«being rewarded for the unflagging zeal with which she led the fund-raising campaign»
answered Nov 29, 2020 at 2:17
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How is the word support different from other verbs like it?
Some common synonyms of support are advocate, back, champion, and uphold. While all these words mean «to favor actively one that meets opposition,» support is least explicit about the nature of the assistance given.
supports waterfront development
When could advocate be used to replace support?
While in some cases nearly identical to support, advocate stresses urging or pleading.
Where would back be a reasonable alternative to support?
In some situations, the words back and support are roughly equivalent. However, back suggests supporting by lending assistance to one failing or falling.
refusing to back the call for sanctions
When can champion be used instead of support?
The words champion and support are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, champion suggests publicly defending one unjustly attacked or too weak to advocate his or her own cause.
championed the rights of children
When is it sensible to use uphold instead of support?
While the synonyms uphold and support are close in meaning, uphold implies extended support given to something attacked.
upheld the legitimacy of the military action
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verb (used with object)
to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
to sustain or withstand (weight, pressure, strain, etc.) without giving way; serve as a prop for.
to undergo or endure, especially with patience or submission; tolerate.
to sustain (a person, the mind, spirits, courage, etc.) under trial or affliction: They supported him throughout his ordeal.
to maintain (a person, family, establishment, institution, etc.) by supplying with things necessary to existence; provide for: to support a family.
to uphold (a person, cause, policy, etc.) by aid, countenance, one’s vote, etc.; back; second.
to maintain or advocate (a theory, principle, etc.).
to corroborate (a statement, opinion, etc.): Leading doctors supported his testimony.
to act with or second (a lead performer); assist in performance: The star was supported by a talented newcomer.
noun
the act or an instance of supporting.
the state of being supported.
something that serves as a foundation, prop, brace, or stay.
maintenance, as of a person or family, with necessaries, means, or funds: to pay for support of an orphan.
a person or thing that supports, as financially: The pension was his only support.
a person or thing that gives aid or assistance.
an actor, actress, or group performing with a lead performer.
the material, as canvas or wood, on which a picture is painted.
adjective
(of hosiery) made with elasticized fibers so as to fit snugly on the legs, thereby aiding circulation, relieving fatigue, etc.
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Origin of support
First recorded in 1350–1400; (verb) Middle English supporten, from Middle French supporter, from Medieval Latin supportāre “to endure” (Latin: “to convey”), equivalent to sup- sup- + portāre “to carry” (see port5); (noun) Middle English, derivative of the verb
historical usage of support
The English noun support derives from the verb support. The verb comes from Middle English supporten, soport, supporte, from Anglo-French and Middle French subporter, supporter, originally “to suffer patiently, endure,” then “to come to the help of,” and later “to be in favor of, encourage.” The Middle French subporter clearly shows its Latin original, supportāre (also subportāre ), which in Latin means only “to transport or carry (supplies) to a place.” The other senses of supportāre arose in Medieval Latin. Supportāre is a compound verb made up of the preposition and prefix sub, sub- (here in the sense “movement or position up close to”) and the simple verb portāre “to carry, convey, transport.”
OTHER WORDS FROM support
sup·port·ing·ly, adverbnon·sup·port·ing, adjectivepre·sup·port, noun, verb (used with object)pro·sup·port, adjective
qua·si-sup·port·ed, adjectiveun·der·sup·port, nounun·sup·port·ed, adjectiveun·sup·port·ed·ly, adverbun·sup·port·ing, adjectivewell-sup·port·ed, adjective
Words nearby support
supply line, supply-side, supply-side economics, supply-sider, supply teacher, support, supportable, support area, supporter, support group, supporting
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What are other ways to say support?
To support something, as a structure or heavy load, is to bear it or hold it up. To support a person is to supply them with things necessary to existence, or to keep their spirits or courage up under trial or affliction. How is support different from maintain, sustain, and uphold? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
Words related to support
backing, aid, assistance, encouragement, loyalty, protection, relief, care, payment, responsibility, subsidy, bolster, hold, reinforce, uphold, encourage, finance, fund, maintain, raise
How to use support in a sentence
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A few of the 3DS variation that were, until recently, supported by Nintendo.
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In the playoffs, calls have been more likely to get the “support” ruling than “stands,” indicating slightly more confident review decisions.
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It may, Cloudflare has a blog post that shares how you can check your site support.
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That’s 4 percentage points higher than the 68 percent who supported Hillary Clinton in 2016.
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As Andrew Keatts has reported, Mayor Kevin Faulconer and the Housing Commission advocated for state and federal officials to support hotel purchases to house homeless people after the city converted the Convention Center into a shelter.
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“I do not support gay marriages being recognized in Florida,” he wrote Andrew Walther of Sanford.
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If the Israel model ban were directed towards disordered eating, Ravin says she would support it whole-heartedly.
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In October, he traveled to Denver with Fry to support his work with LGBT rights organization The Matthew Sheppard Foundation.
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A Republican candidate hoping to win red state support could find a worse team to root for than one from Dallas.
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Both are considered marginal figures in the House GOP caucus and have no real base of support for their respective bids.
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His enemies persistently insinuated that he was really returning to Spain to support the clericals actively.
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Several able speakers had made long addresses in support of the bill when one Mr. Morrisett, from Monroe, took the floor.
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Martini was on his mission to Vienna; but another valet was put into the chariot to support the Duke.
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A double detachment of soldiers was already there, with orders to support him in case of resistance.
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Danger threatened from two of them: Mr Bellamy had not afforded the support which he had promised.
British Dictionary definitions for support
verb (tr)
to carry the weight of
to bear or withstand (pressure, weight, etc)
to provide the necessities of life for (a family, person, etc)
to tend to establish (a theory, statement, etc) by providing new facts; substantiate
to speak in favour of (a motion)
to give aid or courage to
to give approval to (a cause, principle, etc); subscribe toto support a political candidature
to endure with forbearanceI will no longer support bad behaviour
to give strength to; maintainto support a business
(tr) (in a concert) to perform earlier than (the main attraction)
films theatre
- to play a subordinate role to
- to accompany (the feature) in a film programme
to act or perform (a role or character)
noun
the act of supporting or the condition of being supported
a thing that bears the weight or part of the weight of a construction
a person who or thing that furnishes aid
the means of maintenance of a family, person, etc
a band or entertainer not topping the bill
the support an actor or group of actors playing subordinate roles
med an appliance worn to ease the strain on an injured bodily structure or part
the solid material on which a painting is executed, such as canvas
Derived forms of support
supportless, adjective
Word Origin for support
C14: from Old French supporter, from Latin supportāre to bring, from sub- up + portāre to carry
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поддержка, помощь, опора, суппорт, поддерживать, содействовать
существительное ↓
- моральная поддержка; помощь
- (перен.) опора; оплот
The elder son is the support of the family. — Старший сын является опорой семьи. 
to be smb.’s support in old age — быть чьей-л. опорой в старости
- кормилец
He was the support of the family. — Он был кормильцем семьи.
- средства к существованию
without means of support — без средств к существованию
It is insufficient for the support of life. — Это меньше прожиточного минимума.
- финансовое обеспечение; содержание
With your support, we can help these youngsters. — Благодаря вашему финансированию мы сможем помочь этим молодым людям.
The school draws its support from public subscriptions. — Школа существует на средства, собранные общественностью.
state support of education — расходы государства на (народное) образование
His wife sued for support. — Его жена подала в суд на алименты.
The divorced wife claimed support for her children from her husband. — Разведённая жена потребовала от своего бывшего мужа алименты на содержание детей.
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глагол ↓
- поддерживать; подпирать
The middle part of the bridge is supported by two huge towers. — Средняя часть моста опирается на два огромных пилона.
I got to my feet, supporting myself on the side of the table. — Я поднялся на ноги, оперевшись о край стола.
to support an arch — поддерживать арку
The lifebelt supported him on the surface. — Спасательный пояс удерживал его на поверхности.
Is this bridge strong enough to support heavy lorries? — Хватит ли у этого моста прочности для проезда тяжёлых грузовиков?
- помогать; поддерживать материально; содержать (семью и т. п.); финансировать
- обеспечивать; обслуживать
I don’t think they support that version of the program anymore. — Вряд ли эта версия программы ещё поддерживается.
to support logistically — обеспечивать в материально-техническом отношении
- оказывать (моральную) поддержку; придавать силы
to support the spirits — поддерживать дух
Your approval supported him. — Ваше одобрение поддержало его /придало ему силы/.
A glass of wine supported his strength. — Рюмка вина подкрепила его.
- спорт. быть поклонником
Which team do you support? — За какую команду вы болеете?
to support a team — болеть за какую-л. команду
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прилагательное ↓
- опорный; поддерживающий
support hosiery — поддерживающие чулки
support polygon — опорный многоугольник
support pillar — опорный целик
- вспомогательный
support processor — вспомогательный процессор
support library — вспомогательная библиотека
support equipment — вспомогательное оборудование
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the company’s friendly support staff — дружелюбная служба поддержки этой компании
the building’s steel support beams — стальные балки, поддерживающие здание
a surge of support for the candidate — неожиданный всплеск поддержки этого кандидата
a belated attempt to increase support — запоздалая попытка увеличить поддержку
engage aid, help, services, or support — привлечь помощь, услуги, или поддержку
to support a bill — поддержать законопроект
to support as a cantilever — закреплять консольно
to support the chair — поддерживать председателя
current with compact support — поток с компактным носителем
distribution with a point support — распределение с точечным носителем
hinge at the support — опорный шарнир
support a habit — раздобыть деньги на поддержание дурной привычки (об азартных играх или наркотиках)
Примеры с переводом
My wife supported me enormously.
Моя жена оказала мне огромную поддержку.
I am going to call tech support.
Я собираюсь позвонить в службу технической поддержки.
We need to support our teachers.
Мы должны поддержать наших учителей.
I don’t have the means to support a family.
У меня нет средств, чтобы содержать семью.
We look to you for support.
Мы обращаемся к вам за поддержкой.
Economic Support Fund
Фонд экономической поддержки
He has support from the Left.
Он пользуется поддержкой со стороны «левых».
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Примеры, ожидающие перевода
He left the house…for the support of twelve superannuated wool carders 
The carpenter attached a crosspiece to each side of the frame to give extra support to the roof.
…confirmed habitués of the theater, they support serious dramas as well as comedies and musicals…
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Возможные однокоренные слова
insupportable — невыносимый, нестерпимый, неоправданный, необоснованный
supporter — сторонник, приверженец, опора, подтяжка, жертвователь, подвязка
supporting — поддерживающий, несущий, вспомогательный, помогающий
supportable — терпимый, приемлемый
supportive — поддерживающий, оказывающий поддержку, вспомогательный, второстепенный
supported — поддержанный
unsupportable —
Формы слова
verb
I/you/we/they: support
he/she/it: supports
ing ф. (present participle): supporting
2-я ф. (past tense): supported
3-я ф. (past participle): supported
noun
ед. ч.(singular): support
мн. ч.(plural): supports