#support aiding the cause or policy or interests of; "the president no longer had the support of his own party"; "they developed a scheme of mutual support"
supertype: #assistance__aid__help the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose: "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"
subtype: #adherence__attachment faithful support for a religion or cause or political party
subtype: #ecclesiasticism excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities; "their ecclesiasticism overwhelmed their religion"
subtype: #traditionalism adherence to tradition (especially in cultural or religious matters)
subtype: #advocacy active support; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
subtype: #urging the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging
subtype: #sponsorship the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially)
subtype: #endorsement the act of endorsing
subtype: #auspices__protection__aegis__aegi kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council"
subtype: #approving__blessing__approval the formal act of giving approval: "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
subtype: #espousal__adoption__acceptance the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance"
subtype: #embrace.espousal__bosom a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"
subtype: #backing__championship__patronage the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
subtype: #admiration__appreciation a favorable judgment; "a small token in admiration of your works"
subtype: #adulation__idolization__idolisation the act of admiring strongly
subtype: #glorification the act of glorifying (as in worship); "the glorification of God"
subtype: #idealization__idealisation__glorification a portrayal of something as ideal; "the idealization of rural life was very misleading"
subtype: #sentimentalization__sentimentalisation__romanticization__romanticisation the act of indulging in sentiment
subtype: #reward__reinforcement an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
subtype: #carrot promise of reward as in "carrot and stick"; "used the carrot of subsidized housing for the workers to get their vote"
subtype: #reassurance the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence
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