| advertise |
to present as good or favorable in order to win people's business or support. [1/3 definitions] |
| affirmative action |
a policy to make sure certain groups of people are given a fair chance for jobs and education. In particular, this policy is for minority groups and women who were not given these opportunities in the past. Regulations made by the U.S. government support affirmative action. |
| agency |
a company or organization that does business in support of other companies or people. An agency helps people do things that are difficult or complicated to do just by themselves. [1/3 definitions] |
| agitate |
to try to stir up public support (often followed by "for" or "against"). [1/3 definitions] |
| aide |
any assistant or person who gives support. |
| argue |
to state or claim in support of what one thinks or believes (often followed by a clause beginning with "that"). [1/3 definitions] |
| assist |
to give aid or support to. [1/2 definitions] |
| assistance |
the act of giving aid or support. [2 definitions] |
| atlas |
(cap.) a giant in Greek mythology who had to support the heavens on his shoulders. [1/2 definitions] |
| auxiliary |
serving as an extra means of support; additional. [1/3 definitions] |
| back |
to give support to; commit to helping. [1/10 definitions] |
| banister |
one of the posts that support such a rail. [1/3 definitions] |
| bar1 |
a length of metal or other strong, solid material often used to hold something back, support something, or hold things together. [1/10 definitions] |
| barren |
not able to produce or support growth. [1/2 definitions] |
| beam |
a long, strong piece of wood or metal used to support floors, ceilings or roofs. [1/5 definitions] |
| bear1 |
to hold up or support. [1/7 definitions] |
| behalf |
support; aid (used with "in" or "on" and followed by "of"). [1/2 definitions] |
| bolster |
to give support to. [1/2 definitions] |
| boost |
to give support or help to. [2/5 definitions] |
| brace |
something that steadies or gives support to. [2/7 definitions] |
| bracket |
a support shaped liked an L that is attached to a wall or other upright surface. [1/5 definitions] |