In support of
Example: They held a rally in support of the local school.
Definition
"In support of" is a phrase used to express backing, approval, or assistance for a person, cause, or idea. It indicates that someone is actively or verbally showing favor or encouragement, as in 'They held a rally in support of the local school.'
Translations
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en apoyo de -
ter ondersteuning van -
en suport de -
en soutien de -
zur Unterstützung von
Etymology
The phrase "in support of" originates from the Old French word 'supporter,' meaning 'to carry' or 'to uphold.' Over time, it evolved into a prepositional phrase used to indicate backing or assistance. Did you know that the idea of 'support' comes from the physical act of holding something up, which then metaphorically extended to moral or practical help?
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"In support of" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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