Synonyms for support

Other words for “support”, grouped by meaning.

We found 49 synonyms for “support”. The most common are reinforcement, reenforcement, documentation, keep, livelihood.

noun a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

noun documentary validation

noun the financial means whereby one lives

noun the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

Synonymssupporting

noun a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

noun financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

Synonymsback up

verb be behind; approve of

verb be the physical support of; carry the weight of

verb establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

verb adopt as a belief

Synonymssubscribe

verb support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

verb argue or speak in defense of

verb be a regular customer or client of

verb put up with something or somebody unpleasant

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University