Verbs of Helping and Hurting - Verbs for Support and Encouragement

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to support and encouragement such as "advocate", "promote", and "hype".

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to support [verb]

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

Ex: The government launched new programs to support small businesses during the economic downturn .

to get behind [verb]

to support or endorse a person, cause, or idea

Ex: The entire town got behind the idea of a community garden , volunteering their time and resources .

to back up [verb]

to support someone or something

Ex: I 'll back up your proposal during the meeting .

to side with [verb]

to support a person or group against someone else in a fight or argument

Ex: The jury unanimously sided with the plaintiff in the courtroom .

to stand by [verb]

to remain loyal to or supportive of someone, particularly during a hard time

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to endorse [verb]

to publicly state that one supports or approves someone or something

Ex: The teacher was happy to endorse the student 's scholarship application due to their outstanding achievements .

to second [verb]

to officially endorse a proposal or nomination during a formal discussion

Ex: They will second the motion if no one else does .

to champion [verb]

to support, defend, or fight for a cause, principle, or person

Ex: The teacher always encouraged students to champion their beliefs through respectful dialogue .

to advocate [verb]

to publicly support or recommend something

Ex: The organization advocates for mental health awareness , working to reduce stigma .

to promote [verb]

to help or support the progress or development of something

Ex: The government launched a campaign to promote environmental conservation and sustainability .

to advance [verb]

to help something progress or succeed

Ex: The athlete followed a rigorous training regimen to advance their skills .

to forward [verb]

to promote or support the progress or development of something

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to further [verb]

to advance the progress or growth of something

Ex: Teachers use various teaching methods to further the understanding of complex topics .

to contribute [verb]

to give something, especially money or goods, in order to achieve a goal or help a cause

Ex: Volunteers contribute their time and effort to support community projects .

to complement [verb]

to add something that enhances or improves the quality or appearance of someone or something

Ex: The chef carefully selected a wine to complement the flavors of the dish .

to publicize [verb]

to draw public's attention to something by giving information about it as an act of advertisement

Ex: Local businesses often publicize special promotions to attract customers .

to popularize [verb]

to make something widely known and accepted by the general public, often by adjusting it to fit popular preferences or trends

Ex: The government initiated programs to popularize eco-friendly practices for sustainable living .

to hype [verb]

to enthusiastically promote something, often with exaggeration, to create excitement and interest

Ex: Last week , they hyped the launch of their gaming console .

to cheer [verb]

to encourage or show support or praise for someone by shouting

Ex: The students cheer when the school mascot enters the auditorium .

to root for [verb]

to support someone or a team or hope that they will succeed

Ex: He roots for his best friend during the intense chess competition .

to encourage [verb]

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

Ex: The coach 's motivational speeches were designed to encourage the athletes , inspiring them to give their best performance on the field .

to motivate [verb]

to make someone want to do something by giving them a reason or encouragement

Ex: The inspiring story of success served to motivate aspiring entrepreneurs .

to incite [verb]

to encourage or provoke someone to take action

Ex: The speaker is currently inciting the audience to reflect on societal issues .

to incentivize [verb]

to motivate or encourage someone by offering benefits or rewards

Ex: Governments may incentivize citizens to adopt eco-friendly practices through tax incentives .

to spur [verb]

to give someone encouragement or motivation

Ex: Last week , they spurred each other to achieve their fitness goals .

to stir [verb]

to motivate or prompt someone to engage in a specific course of action or behavior

Ex: The thought-provoking book sought to stir readers to reflection .

to hearten [verb]

to provide support and encouragement

Ex: The positive news is currently heartening the entire community .

to inspirit [verb]

to fill someone with courage, enthusiasm, or a sense of inspiration

Ex: Acts of kindness and generosity often inspirit those going through challenging times .

to embolden [verb]

to give someone courage or confidence, inspiring them to take bold actions or face challenges with determination

Ex: Encouraging feedback can embolden students to participate more actively in class .

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