IELTS Anvil

support

CEFR: A2

To bear the physical weight of a load-bearing structure; or to provide financial, operational, or logistical assistance.

Synonyms

bear
prop up
buttress

Common Collocations

structural support
support beam
financial support

Example Sentence

Temporary hydraulic jacks supported the bridge deck while the corroded bearings were replaced.

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