support
-
any device that bears the weight of another thingtypes:chenetmetal supports for logs in a fireplacedossiera support that you can lean against while sittingappuia rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easilyarmature orthopédiquea support that steadies or strengthens something elseappliquea support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)appuia support on which things can be putsiègeany support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit)étagèrea support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objectsmarchesupport consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairwayétriersupport consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet gofutthe handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gunélément de constructionsupport that is a constituent part of any structure or buildingtrain d'atterrissageframework that serves as a support for the body of a vehiclepoutrelong thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in constructionétagèrea shelf on which to keep booksportemanteaua hanger that is shaped like a person's shoulders and used to hang garments onsiège éjectablea pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachuteaccotoira rest for the headtrain d'atterrissagean undercarriage that supports the weight of the plane when it is on the groundporte-revuesa rack for displaying magazinesmanteau de cheminéeshelf that projects from wall above fireplacepupitre à musiquea light stand for holding sheets of printed musictansada seat behind the rider of a horse or motorbike etc.semelle, solestructural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structureétagère à épicesa rack for displaying containers filled with spicestrépieda three-legged rack used for supportmontanta vertical structural member as a post or stake
-
a beam made usually of steel; a main support in a structuresynonyms: poutre métallique, racinal, étaitype of:poutrelong thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
-
something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interestsynonyms: aide, appui, confirmation, corroboration, secours, soutientypes:type of:influencea cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
-
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
-
aiding the cause or policy or interests oftypes:adhésionfaithful support for a cause or political party or religionplaidoyeractive support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for somethingsoulagementthe act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidenceadoptionthe act of accepting with approval; favorable receptionappréciationa favorable judgmenttype of:aide, assistance, coup de main, soutienthe activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
-
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
-
a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
-
supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundationsynonyms: appuitypes:appui, arc-boutant, contrefort, piédroita masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridgecontreforta support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a buildingsoclean architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)type of:structure portantea structure that serves to support something
-
a support on which things can be put
-
a holding devicetypes:chandeliera holder with sockets for candlesclavierholder consisting of an arrangement of hooks on which keys or locks can be hungtoleta holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowingcandélabrebranched candlestick; ornamental; has several lightstype of:
-
framework used for support or display
- MLA
- APA
- Chicago
Vocabulary lists containing support
Context is king — that’s the lesson you need to internalize as you begin preparing for the vocabulary questions on the SAT. We have identified this pool of 200 words that cut across the disciplines and lend themselves well to context-dependent interpretation. As you learn this list on Vocabulary.com, you will have to rely on context clues in order to determine each word’s meaning in particular sentences. This is the same type of thinking you will need to develop in order to succeed on the SAT! Following our Roadmap to the SAT? Head back to see what else you should be learning this week.
Before you can answer a question on the PARCC English Language Arts/Literacy section, you first need to know what the question is asking. Learn this list of 45 words that we extracted from a PARCC practice test's directions, question stems, and answer options.
A thorough survey of various textbooks, assignments, content area standards, and examinations yields the following list of words compiled by Jim Burke. You cannot expect to succeed on assignments if you do not understand the directions.