supports (verb)
1bolster — bolster1 [ bəʊlstə] noun 1》 a long, thick pillow. 2》 a part on a vehicle or tool providing structural support or reducing friction. ↘Building a short timber cap over a post increasing the bearing of the beams it supports. verb support or… …
2put in — verb 1. introduce (Freq. 6) Insert your ticket here • Syn: ↑insert, ↑enclose, ↑inclose, ↑stick in, ↑introduce • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …
3reinterpret — verb To interpret again. If you look at it that way, you can reinterpret all the old evidence so that it supports the new theory …
4fill — verb 1》 make or become full. ↘block up (a hole, gap, etc.). ↘(of a sail) curve out tautly from its supports as the wind blows into it. 2》 pervade (a place or the air). ↘cause to experience a feeling. 3》 appoint a person to (a vacant… …
5support — verb 1》 bear all or part of the weight of. 2》 give assistance, encouragement, or approval to. ↘be actively interested in (a particular sports team). ↘[as adjective supporting] (of an actor or a role) of secondary importance to the leading …
6tug — verb (tugs, tugging, tugged) 1》 pull hard or suddenly. 2》 tow (a ship) with a tugboat. noun 1》 a hard or sudden pull. 2》 (also tugboat) a small, powerful boat used for towing larger ships, especially in harbour. ↘an aircraft towing a glider.… …
7cite — verb (T) 1 to mention something as an example, especially one that supports, proves, or explains an idea or situation: cite sth as sth: Several factors have been cited as the cause of the student unrest. 2 to give the exact words of something… …
8corroborate — verb (T) formal to provide information that supports or helps to prove someone else s statement, idea etc: We now have new evidence to corroborate the defendant s story. corroboration, noun (U) corroborative adjective …
9restrict — verb 1) a busy working life restricted his leisure activities Syn: limit, keep within bounds, regulate, control, moderate, cut down 2) the cuff supports the ankle without restricting movement Syn: hinder, interfere with, impede, hamper …
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