Mastering Support Collocation: Your Complete Guide to Natural English Expression

No.

Collocations with Support

Meaning

Example

1

Additional support /əˈdɪʃənl səˈpɔːrt/

extra help or assistance beyond what is already provided

The student received additional support from his tutor to improve his grades.

2

Adequate support /ˈædɪkwət səˈpɔːrt/

enough help or assistance to meet requirements or needs

The bridge needs adequate support to withstand heavy traffic.

3

Administrative support /ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv səˈpɔːrt/

help with organizing, managing, or running operations

The project couldn't have succeeded without strong administrative support.

4

Arch support /ɑːrtʃ səˈpɔːrt/

structural reinforcement for the curved part of the foot

These shoes provide excellent arch support for people with flat feet.

5

Bereavement support /bɪˈriːvmənt səˈpɔːrt/

assistance and comfort given to people who have lost someone close

The counseling center offers bereavement support for those who have lost loved ones.

6

Bipartisan support /baɪˈpɑːrtɪzən səˈpɔːrt/

approval or backing from members of two opposing political parties

The bill received bipartisan support in Congress.

7

Broad support /brɔːd səˈpɔːrt/

wide-ranging approval or backing from many people or groups

The new policy has broad support from both citizens and politicians.

8

Broad-based support /brɔːd-beɪst səˈpɔːrt/

backing that comes from many different types of people or organizations

The charity event garnered broad-based support from the community.

9

Built-in support /bɪlt ɪn səˈpɔːrt/

assistance or functionality that is included as a standard feature

The software comes with built-in support for multiple languages.

10

Combat support /ˈkɒmbæt səˈpɔːrt/

military assistance provided to fighting units

The infantry unit provides combat support to the frontline troops.

11

Considerable support /kənˈsɪdərəbl səˈpɔːrt/

a large amount of backing or approval

The candidate gained considerable support after her impressive speech.

12

Continued support /kənˈtɪnjud səˈpɔːrt/

ongoing assistance or backing that persists over time

The organization relies on continued support from its donors to carry out its mission.

13

Continuing support /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ səˈpɔːrt/

assistance that is provided on an ongoing basis

The software company offers continuing support to its customers through regular updates.

14

Diplomatic support /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk səˈpɔːrt/

official backing from governments or international organizations

The country sought diplomatic support from its allies during the crisis.

15

Direct support /dɪˈrɛkt səˈpɔːrt/

immediate, personal assistance without intermediaries

The team leader provides direct support to her team members to help them achieve their goals.

16

Domestic support /dəˈmɛstɪk səˈpɔːrt/

backing from people within one's own country

The government's policies enjoy strong domestic support.

17

Electoral support /ɪˈlɛktərəl səˈpɔːrt/

backing from voters during elections

The candidate's success depends on gaining electoral support from the voters.

18

Emotional support /ɪˈmoʊʃənl səˈpɔːrt/

comfort, encouragement, and understanding provided to help with psychological needs

Friends and family are crucial sources of emotional support during difficult times.

19

Empirical support /ɛmˈpɪrɪkəl səˈpɔːrt/

evidence based on observation, experience, or scientific testing

The theory is backed by empirical support from various studies.

20

Enthusiastic support /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk səˈpɔːrt/

eager, passionate backing or approval

The crowd showed enthusiastic support for their team during the championship match.

21

Explicit support /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt səˈpɔːrt/

clearly stated or directly expressed backing

The manager provided explicit support by allocating additional resources and offering guidance throughout the project.

22

Extensive support /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv səˈpɔːrt/

comprehensive, wide-ranging assistance covering many areas

The organization provides extensive support services to the homeless community.

23

External support /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl səˈpɔːrt/

assistance coming from outside sources or organizations

The project received external support from international donors.

24

Financial support /faɪˈnænʃəl səˈpɔːrt/

monetary assistance or funding

Students can apply for financial support to help cover their tuition fees.

25

Follow-up support /ˈfɒləʊ-ʌp səˈpɔːrt/

continued assistance provided after initial treatment or service

The clinic offers follow-up support to patients after their treatments to ensure their well-being.

26

Full support /fʊl səˈpɔːrt/

complete, total backing without reservation

The board gave full support to the CEO's restructuring plan.

27

Government support /ˈɡʌvərnmənt səˈpɔːrt/

official assistance or backing from state authorities

Small businesses often rely on government support during economic downturns.

28

Growing support /ˈɡroʊɪŋ səˈpɔːrt/

increasing backing or approval over time

The environmental movement is gaining growing support from younger generations.

29

Hardware support /ˈhɑːrdwer səˈpɔːrt/

technical assistance for computer equipment and devices

The company provides comprehensive hardware support for all office equipment.

30

Institutional support /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənl səˈpɔːrt/

backing from established organizations or official bodies

The research project needs institutional support from universities and government agencies.

31

International support /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənl səˈpɔːrt/

assistance or backing from multiple countries or global organizations

The humanitarian crisis requires international support to address effectively.

32

Life support /laɪf səˈpɔːrt/

medical equipment that keeps someone alive when their body cannot function normally

The patient was placed on life support after the serious accident.

33

Limited support /ˈlɪmɪtɪd səˈpɔːrt/

restricted or minimal assistance

The proposal received only limited support from committee members.

34

Local support /ˈloʊkəl səˈpɔːrt/

backing from people or organizations in the immediate area

The festival succeeded thanks to strong local support from businesses and residents.

35

Logistical support /ləˈdʒɪstɪkəl səˈpɔːrt/

assistance with planning, organizing, and coordinating operations

The military operation required extensive logistical support for equipment and supplies.

36

Loyal support /ˈlɔɪəl səˈpɔːrt/

faithful, unwavering backing despite challenges

The politician maintained loyal support from her core constituency.

37

Material support /məˈtɪriəl səˈpɔːrt/

assistance in the form of physical goods, equipment, or resources

The charity provides material support including food, clothing, and shelter.

38

Moral support /ˈmɔːrəl səˈpɔːrt/

encouragement and emotional backing without physical assistance

His family provided moral support during his difficult job search.

39

Mutual support /ˈmjuːtʃuəl səˈpɔːrt/

assistance that flows both ways between parties

The alliance was built on principles of mutual support and cooperation.

40

Official support /əˈfɪʃəl səˈpɔːrt/

formal backing from authorities or established institutions

The initiative received official support from the mayor's office.

41

Ongoing support /ˈɔːnɡoɪŋ səˈpɔːrt/

continuous assistance that continues over an extended period

Cancer patients require ongoing support throughout their treatment journey.

42

Overwhelming support /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ səˈpɔːrt/

extremely strong backing that exceeds expectations

The fundraising campaign received overwhelming support from the community.

43

Parental support /pəˈrɛntəl səˈpɔːrt/

assistance and encouragement provided by parents

Children with strong parental support tend to perform better academically.

44

Peer support /pɪr səˈpɔːrt/

assistance and encouragement from people in similar situations

The recovery program emphasizes peer support among participants.

45

Political support /pəˈlɪtɪkəl səˈpɔːrt/

backing from politicians or political organizations

The reform bill needs more political support to pass through parliament.

46

Popular support /ˈpɑːpjələr səˈpɔːrt/

widespread approval from the general public

The president enjoyed popular support during his first term in office.

47

Professional support /prəˈfɛʃənəl səˈpɔːrt/

assistance from qualified experts or specialists

The counseling center offers professional support for mental health issues.

48

Public support /ˈpʌblɪk səˈpɔːrt/

backing from citizens or the general population

The new transportation project gained strong public support after community meetings.

49

Strong support /strɔːŋ səˈpɔːrt/

powerful, substantial backing or assistance

The motion passed with strong support from all committee members.

50

Technical support /ˈtɛknɪkəl səˈpɔːrt/

specialized assistance with technology, equipment, or complex systems

Our technical support team resolves software issues within 24 hours.

51

Unanimous support /juˈnænəməs səˈpɔːrt/

complete agreement and backing from all members of a group

The proposal received unanimous support from the board of directors.

52

Unconditional support /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl səˈpɔːrt/

backing without any conditions, requirements, or limitations

Parents typically provide unconditional support to their children regardless of circumstances.

53

Widespread support /ˈwaɪdsprɛd səˈpɔːrt/

backing that extends across many different groups or areas

The environmental protection law enjoys widespread support across political parties.