in support of
in support of — idiom
1. used to express agreement with a person, an idea, or a plan because you believe
used to express agreement with a person, an idea, or a plan because you believe it is the right thing to do or worth pursuing.
Ramón raised his hand in support of the new recycling program at the meeting.
speak / raise one's hand + in support of + proposal
My parents are in support of my decision to study nursing at the local college.
be + in support of + decision / choice
More than two hundred people signed a petition in support of cleaner rivers.
Senator Park voted in support of the bill that funds after-school programs.
Teachers sent a letter in support of the new park to the city council.
- in favor of
more neutral; suggests preference rather than active backing
- on the side of
suggests taking a position in a dispute or competition
- for
more casual and direct, used in everyday speech
- against
direct opposite, expressing opposition rather than agreement
- opposed to
stronger, more formal opposition
文法句型
be + in support of + noun/gerund
speak/vote/come out + in support of + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Frequently appears after opinion verbs such as 'speak,' 'vote,' 'be,' or 'come out.' The phrase can also follow a noun: 'a statement in support of...'
常見錯誤
2. done to provide practical help so that a cause, a person, or a group can succeed
done to provide practical help so that a cause, a person, or a group can succeed, continue, or deal with a difficult situation.
The organization sent food and blankets in support of families who had lost their homes.
send / provide supplies + in support of + affected people
Volunteers ran a marathon in support of cancer research at the children's hospital.
Local restaurants donated meals in support of the homeless shelter during the winter months.
The government provided extra funding in support of small farmers struggling with drought.
Students organized a bake sale in support of their classmate's medical treatment.
- in opposition to
working against rather than helping
- contrary to
formal opposite, going against the purpose
文法句型
verb + noun phrase + in support of + cause/person
raise money + in support of + cause
用法筆記
Often describes the purpose of an action involving fundraising, charity, emergency aid, or community efforts. The object after 'of' is typically a cause, an organization, or people in need.