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support for vs support to

Both phrases are correct. This is because the verb "support" can be followed by different prepositions including "for" and "to" depending on context.

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Last updated: September 07, 2022 • 90990 views

support for

This phrase is correct.

The phrase "support for" is used to describe the act of providing assistance or aid for a cause or a desired outcome.

Some examples from our editors:

The company offers support for its employees in times of need
I am looking for support for my project
We need your support for our cause
I will provide support for you during your time of need
The government should provide support for the arts
The team needs your support for a chance to win the game

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Improving support for victims of crime is an important part of the Stockholm Programme.
C. whereas advisory services provide support for businessmen,
∙ support for transfer of technology to the developing countries.
His support for our program would be enormously useful.
Miss Bunting has been shocking us with her support for the Prime Minister.
A special form of support for subsistence farming is proposed.
The recent elections in Kosovo demonstrated overwhelming support for independence.
Parliament has expressed its support for these principles.
- intensifying support for democratic media and other relevant fields.
Simon Moise's support for your mine.
National and European institutions must provide logistical support for these initiatives.
Tom called tech support for help.
Enable/disable write support for NTFS with a simple click.
The scheme concerns technical support for agriculture.
This priority includes financial support for stem cell research.
FUTURE: Provide limited support for embedded speech markers.
No support for reading formless Mode2 sectors.
3.3.3 National and European institutions must provide logistical support for these initiatives.
We naturally also want more support for preventive measures.
This support for industrial policy involves balanced development that maintains social cohesion.

Some alternatives from our editors:

Assistance
Aid
Help
Backing
Reinforcement
Encouragement

support to

This phrase is correct.

The phrase "support to" is used when referring to the act of giving help or assistance. The preposition "to" is often followed by the recipient of support.

Some examples from our editors:

I need support to get through this difficult time
The government provides support to families in need
I receive support to pay my rent and bills
We offer support to victims of domestic violence
The company provides support to its employees
The organization offers support to children in foster care

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Mar 5, 2013 ... Thank you for your continued support of the John Q. Public scholarship; Thank you for your continued support to the John Q. Public scholarship.
May 25, 2010 ... Hello, which one is right please ? 1) To give support to 2) To give support for. Example: "His results give support for/to the X theory." I guess i ...
Don't use 'support' to say that someone accepts pain or an unpleasant situation. Say that they bear it, put up with it, or tolerate it. It was painful of course but I ...
17 hours ago ... Twitter provides material support to ISIS, lawsuit alleges. ISIS uses Twitter to post guidelines and promotional videos called "mujatweets.".

Some alternatives from our editors:

support for
assistance with
support in
help to
assist in
aid to

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