[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for:Don’t take down this dividing wall, as it supports the roof.", "to sustain or withstand (weight, pressure, strain, speed, etc.) without giving way:The specs on this folding chair say it can support up to 200 pounds.The circuit breaker was not able to support the electrical requirements of three appliances.", "to encourage, comfort, help, etc., under trial or affliction; sustain:They supported him throughout his ordeal.", "to maintain (a person, family, establishment, institution, etc.) by supplying with things necessary to existence; provide for:It is next to impossible to support a family on such a low salary.", "to give financial assistance to (a person, organization, program, etc.); be a contributor to or patron of:I try to support the local theater by buying season tickets every year.Our scholarship fund supports a number of students from lower-income families.", "Computers.(of a manufacturer) to provide regular updates, troubleshooting, service, etc., for (a program or device):They’re no longer supporting this version of the operating system.", "to uphold (a person, cause, policy, etc.) by aid, public approval, one's vote, etc.; back; second:He was unable to support the resolution, but did not speak out against it either.Which candidate do you support in the City Council race?", "to maintain or advocate (a theory, principle, etc.):Many viewers support the theory that the housekeeper will turn out to be the murderer.", "to corroborate (a statement, opinion, etc.):Leading doctors supported his testimony.", "to act with or second (a lead performer); assist in performance:The star was supported by a talented newcomer.", "to undergo or endure, especially with patience or submission; tolerate:How do you support the constant drama in this office?Synonyms: stomach , stand , bear , suffer"]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["the act or an instance of sustaining, upholding, helping, advocating for, etc.:Without emotional support I would never have made it through.Support for the party is growing among younger voters.", "something that serves as a foundation, prop, brace, or stay:Those L-brackets are the supports for the shelf.", "maintenance, such as of a person or family, with necessities, means, or funds:He paid for the support of the orphans until they completed their education.Synonyms: keep , subsistence , sustenance", "a person or thing that supports, as financially:The pension was his only support.", "a person or thing that gives aid, encouragement, etc.:You have been such a support to me over this challenging time.The revised edition also includes updated daily lesson plans, sample tests, and other curricular supports.", "Digital Technology.a department, team, or individual that offers troubleshooting, instruction, assistance, etc., to users:If you’re still having trouble signing in, contact support at the number below.", "Computers.regular updates, troubleshooting, service, etc., by a manufacturer for a piece of software or hardware:Support for this application has been withdrawn.", "an actor, actress, or group performing with a lead performer.", "the material, such as canvas or wood, on which a picture is painted.", "Stock Exchange. support level support level."]}, {"Bold_text": "adjective", "List Items": ["serving to assist, such as by providing instruction or solving problems, managing administrative tasks, supplementing the activities of colleagues, etc.:Teachers are calling for smaller class sizes and more support personnel in the classroom.You will be acting in a support role to the executive director.", "(of socks or stockings) made with elasticized fibers so as to fit snugly on the legs, thereby aiding circulation, relieving fatigue, etc.:She wears support stockings for varicose veins."]}]