provide support
يقدم الدعم
Use it when you want to sound reliable, professional, and genuinely helpful in any situation.
En 15 segundos
- Giving help, resources, or encouragement to someone in need.
- Works for business, technical issues, or personal emotional needs.
- Implies a reliable and ongoing commitment to helping.
Significado
This phrase means giving someone the help, encouragement, or resources they need to succeed or feel better. It is like being the safety net for a friend or the backup for a coworker.
Ejemplos clave
3 de 6In a corporate meeting
Our department will provide support for the upcoming product launch.
سيوفر قسمنا الدعم لإطلاق المنتج القادم.
Comforting a sad friend
I just want to provide support while you get through this breakup.
أريد فقط أن أقدم لك الدعم بينما تتجاوز هذا الانفصال.
Texting a teammate
Let me know if I can provide any support with those slides!
أخبرني إذا كان بإمكاني تقديم أي دعم بخصوص تلك الشرائح!
Contexto cultural
The phrase gained massive popularity with the rise of social safety nets and corporate HR culture in the 20th century. In English-speaking countries, 'providing support' is often seen as a key trait of a good leader or a loyal friend. It also highlights the 'Support Group' culture prevalent in the US and UK for personal growth.
The 'Support' Adjective Trick
You can place almost any noun before 'support' to be specific. 'Moral support', 'Financial support', or 'Logistical support' are all very common.
Don't say 'Give a support'
Support is an uncountable noun here. Never use 'a' before it. Say 'provide support' or 'provide some support' instead.
En 15 segundos
- Giving help, resources, or encouragement to someone in need.
- Works for business, technical issues, or personal emotional needs.
- Implies a reliable and ongoing commitment to helping.
What It Means
Provide support is a versatile phrase about being there for someone. It covers everything from giving money to offering a shoulder to cry on. Think of it as the 'Swiss Army Knife' of helpfulness. It implies a steady, reliable flow of assistance. You aren't just doing a quick favor. You are actively sustaining someone or something.
How To Use It
You can use this phrase with people, organizations, or even technical systems. Just put the person or thing receiving the help after the phrase. For example, provide support to the team. You can also add adjectives to be more specific. Try using emotional support, financial support, or technical support. It sounds natural in both speech and writing. It is a great way to sound professional yet caring.
When To Use It
Use it when the help is structured or ongoing. It is perfect for workplace performance reviews. Use it when a friend is going through a breakup. It works well in school settings when discussing tutors. If you are writing a formal email to a client, this is your go-to phrase. It shows you are reliable and ready to help.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for tiny, one-second tasks. If you just handed someone a pen, don't say you 'provided support.' That sounds like you're trying too hard to be a hero. Avoid it in very high-energy, slang-heavy conversations. In those cases, 'got your back' or 'helped out' fits better. Using it during a casual game of tag might feel a bit stiff. Keep it for situations that actually require some effort or duration.
Cultural Background
In Western culture, 'support' is a huge buzzword in both therapy and business. There is a strong emphasis on 'support systems' like family and friends. People often pride themselves on being 'supportive' partners or managers. It reflects a value system that prizes teamwork and mental health awareness. In the tech world, 'support' is an entire industry dedicated to fixing your broken apps. It has evolved from a simple verb to a core social expectation.
Common Variations
Lend support: Sounds a bit more temporary and poetic.Offer support: A polite way to ask if someone needs help.Give support: The most casual and direct version.Show support: Usually means attending an event to cheer someone on.Back someone up: The more informal, 'street' version of the phrase.
Notas de uso
This is a 'safe' phrase that works in 90% of situations. It is neutral enough for friends but formal enough for a CEO.
The 'Support' Adjective Trick
You can place almost any noun before 'support' to be specific. 'Moral support', 'Financial support', or 'Logistical support' are all very common.
Don't say 'Give a support'
Support is an uncountable noun here. Never use 'a' before it. Say 'provide support' or 'provide some support' instead.
Emotional Support Animals
In the US, 'Emotional Support' is so common that people have 'Emotional Support Animals' (ESAs) like dogs or even ducks to help them feel better!
Ejemplos
6Our department will provide support for the upcoming product launch.
سيوفر قسمنا الدعم لإطلاق المنتج القادم.
Shows professional commitment to a project.
I just want to provide support while you get through this breakup.
أريد فقط أن أقدم لك الدعم بينما تتجاوز هذا الانفصال.
Refers to emotional presence and listening.
Let me know if I can provide any support with those slides!
أخبرني إذا كان بإمكاني تقديم أي دعم بخصوص تلك الشرائح!
A polite offer to help with a task.
I'm here to provide support by eating all the snacks you can't finish.
أنا هنا لأقدم الدعم من خلال تناول كل الوجبات الخفيفة التي لا يمكنك إنهاؤها.
Uses a formal phrase for a silly, non-helpful action.
Can the IT team provide support for my crashing laptop?
هل يمكن لفريق تكنولوجيا المعلومات تقديم الدعم لجهازي المحمول الذي يتعطل؟
Standard use for technical assistance.
She consistently provided support to her peers during the internship.
لقد قدمت الدعم باستمرار لأقرانها خلال فترة التدريب.
Highlights a positive character trait formally.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the best word to complete the professional offer.
The government aims to ___ support to small business owners.
'Provide' is the standard collocation used with 'support' in formal and professional contexts.
Identify the correct adjective to describe emotional help.
Friends are essential because they provide ___ support during hard times.
'Emotional support' refers to the care and empathy friends give each other.
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Formality of Helping Phrases
Very casual
I gotchu
Friends/Family
Help out
General Use
Provide support
Legal/Official
Render assistance
Where to Provide Support
At Work
Helping a new hire
At Home
Listening to a spouse
Online
Customer service chat
Charity
Donating to a cause
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasIt's better for ongoing help. For a one-time thing, use do a favor or help me out.
Yes, it sounds very professional. Saying I can provide support on this project shows initiative.
It means being there just to cheer someone up, even if you can't help with the actual work. Like standing in the crowd while your friend gives a speech.
Mostly, yes, but provide support sounds more formal and organized than just saying help.
Absolutely. We often say The software provides support for multiple languages.
Use to for people (support to the staff) and for for events or things (support for the mission).
Yes, especially in soccer/football. A midfielder might provide support to the attackers.
Yes, telling a partner I'm here to provide support is very sweet and mature.
Yes, it is used globally across all major English dialects in the same way.
It is the specific department that helps you when your computer or internet stops working.
No, 'support' is uncountable in this context. Just say provide support.
Offer is the suggestion of help, while provide is the actual act of giving it.
Frases relacionadas
Lend a hand
To help someone with a physical task or a small favor.
Back someone up
To support someone's argument or protect them in a conflict.
Have someone's back
To be ready to protect or defend someone if they get into trouble.
Assist with
A more formal way to say you are helping with a specific task.
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