SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary - Support

to publicly support or recommend something

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

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

to support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last

to advance the progress or growth of something

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

to provide a reason or encouragement that motivates someone to take action

to help something, such as a process or action, become possible or simpler

to work with other people in order to achieve a common goal

to cause something, such as an idea or information, to become widely known or spread

to publicly state that one supports or approves someone or something

to work with someone else in order to create something or reach the same goal

to support an opinion, argument, theory, etc. or to prove it's credibility

to add to the strength of something

to present or give something, often with a sense of honor or generosity

to provide a gift or quality, to someone or something, often implying a permanent gift or quality

to formally give something, often after careful consideration or approval, especially in a manner that acknowledges its significance or importance

to generously give or spend, especially on luxurious or extravagant things

to increase wealth or prosperity of an individual or group

to add to something's value, effect, size, or amount

to allow oneself or someone else to enjoy something excessively, often without restraint

the act of providing financial support, food, etc. for a person or animal

the act of bringing something back into active and noticeable existence or prominence

an individual who financially supports an artist, charity, cause, etc.

the act of bringing something back into active use, attention, or importance after a period of decline or obscurity

preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss

a special right, immunity or advantage that only a particular person or group has

a supporter who usually speaks publicly in favor of a theory, idea, or plan

trust and confidence placed in someone or something

the noise people make by clapping, and sometimes shouting, in order to express their enjoyment or approval

giving encouragement or providing help