support vs act

support and act both are nouns.

support and act both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
support	Yes	No	Yes	No
act	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, act is a hypernym of support; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than support:

support: play a subordinate role to (another performer)
act: play a role or part

Other hypernyms of support include play, represent.

support (noun)	act (noun)
aiding the cause or policy or interests of	something that people do or cause to happen
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening	a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
documentary validation	a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission	a short performance that is part of a longer program
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities	a manifestation of insincerity
any device that bears the weight of another thing
supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
the financial means whereby one lives
financial resources provided to make some project possible

support (verb)	act (verb)
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
put up with something or somebody unpleasant	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
adopt as a belief	discharge one's duties
argue or speak in defense of	play a role or part
be a regular customer or client of	perform on a stage or theater
be the physical support of; carry the weight of	behave unnaturally or affectedly
play a subordinate role to (another performer)	perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
support materially or financially	have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to	be suitable for theatrical performance
be behind; approve of
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

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