Support: English Vocabulary List

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

"Encourage the team to win."

"Her encouraging words helped the athlete overcome his self-doubt and perform exceptionally well."

to support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last

"Judges must uphold the constitution."

"Judges have a duty to uphold the constitution and ensure that laws are applied fairly to all citizens."

to provide a reason or encouragement that motivates someone to take action

"His words actuate them."

"Pressing this button will actuate the emergency alarm and alert the security team to a potential problem."

to cause something, such as an idea or information, to become widely known or spread

"Ideas propagate quickly now."

"The plant can propagate easily from cuttings so you can grow new plants from a single healthy stem."

to support an opinion, argument, theory, etc. or to prove it's credibility

"We sustain our argument."

"The scientist presented compelling evidence to sustain her groundbreaking theory about cellular regeneration."

to add to the strength of something

"This evidence will substantiate the theory."

"The researcher could not substantiate her claims with any solid evidence so the scientific community remained skeptical of her findings."

to formally give something, often after careful consideration or approval, especially in a manner that acknowledges its significance or importance

"They will grant permission."

"The committee will grant an award to the scientist whose research promises significant advancements in renewable energy."

to increase wealth or prosperity of an individual or group

"This will enrich them."

"Investing wisely in diverse assets can significantly enrich an individual's financial portfolio over time."

to allow oneself or someone else to enjoy something excessively, often without restraint

"He will indulge himself."

"After a demanding period of intense work, she decided to indulge in a relaxing spa retreat."

the act of providing financial support, food, etc. for a person or animal

"The upkeep of the child is expensive."

"Providing the necessary upkeep for a large family requires careful budgeting and consistent financial planning."

the act of bringing something back into active use, attention, or importance after a period of decline or obscurity

"Cultural revival is strong."

"There is a strong cultural revival of traditional music and dance in the region this year."

preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss

"This is their salvation."

"The timely intervention of emergency services provided the stranded hikers with their only hope of salvation."