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support vs represent

represent vs support

support is a noun but represent is not a noun.

support and represent both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
support Yes No Yes No
represent No No Yes No
As verbs, represent is a hypernym of support; that is, represent is a word with a broader meaning than support:
  • support: play a subordinate role to (another performer)
  • represent: play a role or part
Other hypernyms of support include act, play.
support (noun) represent (noun)
aiding the cause or policy or interests of
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
documentary validation
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
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) represent (verb)
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant serve as a means of expressing something
adopt as a belief express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
argue or speak in defense of point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
be a regular customer or client of bring forward and present to the mind
be the physical support of; carry the weight of describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
play a subordinate role to (another performer) create an image or likeness of
support materially or financially play a role or part
give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to perform (a play), especially on a stage
be behind; approve of be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm be representative or typical for
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
form or compose
be typical of
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
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