moral support

noun

: the act of helping someone by giving love, encouragement, etc.
She counted on her sisters for moral support.

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He had been offered a five-minute slot late at night, typical for a rookie, and brought his best friends, Ronnie and Kevin, along for moral support. Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025 As the Dallas Mavericks’ past unfolded his 7-foot frame to serve Saturday, the team’s present sat a few feet away and offered moral support. Christian Clark, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025 Building a community of moms who also nurse can break up the monotony of your daily routine, give you a chance to have adult conversations, and provide a source of moral support. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025 And as if that wasn't touching enough, Bentley then tried to hop in the car, determined to come along for moral support. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for moral support

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“Moral support.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moral%20support. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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