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support

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/səˈpɔːrt/ · sup-port

To bear all or part of the weight of; to hold up.

Meanings

verbformal

To bear all or part of the weight of; to hold up.

وزن کا ایک حصہ یا مکمل طور پر برداشت کرنا؛ سہارا دینا۔

مدد کرنا

madad karna

Synonyms

assistaidsustainمدد کرنامددگار ہوناسہارا دینا

Antonyms

abandonforsakeneglectتنہا چھوڑ دیناچھوڑ دینانظر انداز کرنا

Common Collocations

  • support a cause
  • support from friends
  • supportive family

Example Sentences

She always supports me in my decisions.

وہ ہمیشہ میرے فیصلوں میں میری مدد کرتی ہے۔

Woh hamesha mere faislon mein meri madad karti hai.

The organization provides support to those in need.

یہ تنظیم ضرورت مندوں کی مدد کرتی ہے۔

Yeh tanzeem zaroorat mandon ki madad karti hai.

We need to support local businesses.

ہمیں مقامی کاروبار کی مدد کرنی چاہیے۔

Humein maqami karobar ki madad karni chahiye.

Easily Confused With

report:Report refers to the act of giving information or an account, while support refers to aiding or helping someone.
nounformal

Assistance or encouragement in times of difficulty.

مشکلات کے وقت میں مدد یا حوصلہ افزائی۔

مدد

madad

Synonyms

assistancehelpbackingمددسہاراحمایت

Antonyms

obstructionhindranceresistanceرکاوٹمزاحمتدشوری

Common Collocations

  • provide support
  • emotional support
  • financial support

Example Sentences

The charity was established to provide support to struggling families.

یہ خیرات مشکل میں مبتلا خاندانوں کی مدد کے لیے قائم کی گئی تھی۔

Yeh khairat mushkil mein mubtala khanadanon ki madad ke liye qaim ki gayi thi.

She received a lot of support from her friends.

اسے اپنے دوستوں کی طرف سے بہت زیادہ مدد ملی۔

Usay apne doston ki taraf se bohat zyada madad mili.

Financial support is crucial for the success of any venture.

مالی مدد کسی بھی منصوبے کی کامیابی کے لیے بہت اہم ہے۔

Maali madad kisi bhi mansoobe ki kamiyabi ke liye bohat ahem hai.

Easily Confused With

report:A report is a detailed account of a situation or event, while support refers to help or assistance given.

Word Family

supportive
adjectiveمددگار
supporter
nounحامی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a strong pillar supporting a roof to remember 'support.'

Imagine a helping hand lifting someone up.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، / بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔

Hazaroon khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, / Bohat nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle.

Thousands of wishes such that with every wish breath fails, / Many of my desires emerged, but still, they were few.

Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اک ساتھ رہنے والے کی وقعت زیادہ ہوتی ہے۔

Ik sath rehne wale ki waqaat zyada hoti hai.

The one who stays together has more value.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "supportare" — to carry, to bring up

First known use: 14th century

The word 'support' entered the English language around the late 14th century, derived from Latin roots, evolving through Old French.