英語

support

gb/səpˈɔɹt/ us/səpˈɔɹt/
A2 英語
~ 600
語義
0件の語義
動詞 A2 action
1

give help or assistance

To help someone or something succeed or be strong.

用法パターン: to support [someone/something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'support' with 'sponsor'; 'sponsor' often means providing money for an event or person, while 'support' can mean emotional, practical, or material help.
類義語
assist (Slightly more formal; often used for practical or technical help.) | help (More general and common; can be used in more casual contexts.)
対義語
oppose (Means to act against someone or something instead of helping them.)
コロケーション
support a friend |support a cause |support the team |support each other
テーマ
daily life |relationships |work |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She always supports her coworkers when they are under pressure.
  • We should support local businesses in our community.
  • He supported his sister through her illness.
  • The charity supports children in need across the country.
学習者向け例文
  • I support my friend when she is sad.
  • They support the team at every game.
  • We support our teacher by listening.
  • He supports his brother with homework.
動詞 B1 action
2

hold up weight

To carry or hold something so it does not fall.

用法パターン: to support [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this with emotional or moral support; here it refers to physical holding up.
類義語
hold up (Informal; more physical and less formal than 'support'.) | sustain (More formal; often used in technical contexts.)
対義語
collapse (Describes what happens when something is not supported and falls down.)
コロケーション
support the roof |support the structure |support the bridge
テーマ
construction |objects |housing |work |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The pillars support the roof of the building.
  • This beam supports the weight of the floor above.
  • Strong cables support the suspension bridge.
学習者向け例文
  • The table legs support the top.
  • The wall supports the shelf.
  • The pole supports the tent.
名詞 A2 entity
3

help given

Help or encouragement given to a person, group, or idea.

類義語
assistance (More formal; often used in service or professional contexts.) | aid (Often used in humanitarian or emergency contexts.)
対義語
opposition (Actively working against instead of helping.)
コロケーション
offer support |emotional support |financial support
テーマ
daily life |relationships |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Her family gave her a lot of support during her studies.
  • We rely on community support to run the program.
  • The proposal has widespread public support.
学習者向け例文
  • I get support from my friends.
  • We need more support for this idea.
  • He gave me support when I was sick.
名詞 B1 entity
4

object that holds weight

Something that holds another thing so it does not fall.

類義語
brace (Often used for a supporting device in construction or engineering.) | prop (Usually temporary support to hold something up.)
対義語
weakness (A lack of strength or structure to hold something up.)
コロケーション
metal support |wooden support |structural support
テーマ
construction |objects |housing |work |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The scaffolding provides support for the workers.
  • This beam acts as a support for the ceiling.
  • The shelf needs an extra support in the middle.
学習者向け例文
  • The stick is a support for the plant.
  • The chair leg is a support for the seat.
  • The wall is a support for the roof.
動詞 B1 action
5

agree with and promote cause

To say yes to an idea and try to make it happen.

用法パターン: to support [an idea/cause/person]
類義語
endorse (More formal; often used in political or commercial contexts.) | back (Informal; suggests active promotion.)
対義語
oppose (To be against an idea or cause.)
コロケーション
support a policy |support a candidate |support reform
テーマ
politics |opinions |communication |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Many voters support the new environmental policy.
  • She supports equal rights for all citizens.
  • The senator supports the education reform bill.
学習者向け例文
  • I support free education.
  • They support new laws for clean air.
  • We support our leader's plan.
文法
辞書形
support
IPA
GB/səpˈɔɹt/
US/səpˈɔɹt/
音節・強勢
sup - port (2音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (port)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: support
  • Plural: support, supports
Verb
  • Base: support
  • 3rd Person Singular: supports
  • Present Participle: supporting
  • Past: supported
関連語
Forms
supports noun supporting verb supported verb
Core family
supporter noun A2 supportive adjective B1
Related words
supportable adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unsupportive adjective unsupported adjective
Advanced or less common
supportively adverb supportiveness noun
表現

financial support

1
/fɪnˈænʃəl səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase

money given to help continue operating

Money given to help a person, group, or activity continue.

例文
  • The project depends on financial support from donors.
  • She received financial support from her parents while studying.

in support of

1
/ˈɪn səpˈɔɹt əv/
fixed phrase

showing agreement/help for something

To show that you agree with or want to help someone or something.

例文
  • They marched in support of climate action.
  • He spoke in support of the new proposal.

lend support to

1
/lˈɛnd səpˈɔɹt tə/
fixed phrase

give help or approval to something/someone

To give help or agree with someone or something.

例文
  • Several experts lent their support to the project.
  • She lent her support to the charity campaign.

moral support

1
/mˈɔɹəl səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase

emotional encouragement only

Kind words or presence that make someone feel better, without doing physical work.

例文
  • I didn't help move the boxes, but I was there for moral support.
  • She came along for moral support during his speech.

technical support

1
/tˈɛknɪkəl səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase

Help with technology problems

Help people get when they have problems with computers, phones, or other equipment.

例文
  • Call technical support if your computer stops working.
  • The company offers 24/7 technical support for its customers.

technical support

2
/tˈɛknɪkəl səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase technical

help with technology products/services

Help from experts when you have problems with technology like computers or phones.

例文
  • Call technical support if your computer isn't working.
  • The company offers 24/7 technical support for customers.

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