Synonyms for Support
Definition of support
noun
- the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities; "his support kept the family together"; "they gave him emotional support during difficult times"
- aiding the cause or policy or interests of; "the president no longer has the support of his own party"; "they developed a scheme of mutual support"
- something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest; "the policy found little public support"; "his faith was all the support he needed"; "the team enjoyed the support of their fans"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "support"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like accompaniment, affirm, back can replace "support" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "support" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Support" in song lyrics
See how support is used in real songs:
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"Hamhand gets no support"
3rd Bass f/ K.M.D. — Ace in the Hole -
"And ho ho ho, on the mic is life support"
3rd Bass — No Static at All -
"I get paid every month, like child support"
504 Boyz f/ Afficial, Curren$y, Krazy — My Life is Sweet