support
/səˈpɔːrt/·서포트·verb, noun
to hold up, encourage, or provide for
LatinCEFR A2
Root
sup- (under, from below) + Latin 'portare' (to carry)
Latin supportare (carry from below) → Old French suporter → Middle English supporten
In a word
sup- (from below) + port (carry) = 'carry from underneath'. A pillar holds up a roof; a friend holds up a friend — both: support. "Tech support" is the same family — someone propping up your work from below. Material or emotional, the root never leaves its place beneath.
Examples
My family supported my decision.
Strong pillars support the roof.
The charity supports children in need.
Related
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