support a team

Meaning

This phrase means to be a fan of a particular sports team, cheer for them, and follow their progress. It can also involve wearing their colors, buying their products, or attending their matches to show loyalty.

Examples

• I have decided to support a team in the local league this year.

  I have decided to support a team in the local league this year.

• It is much more fun to watch the tournament when you support a team.

  It is much more fun to watch the tournament when you support a team.

• They decided to support a team that has never won a championship before.

  They decided to support a team that has never won a championship before.

• Why did you choose to support a team that is so far away from home?

  Why did you choose to support a team that is so far away from home?

• He loves to support a team with a long and rich history.

  He loves to support a team with a long and rich history.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I am supporting for a team in the Premier League.

  ✓ I support a team in the Premier League.

  The verb 'support' is transitive and does not require the preposition 'for' when followed by an object.

• ✗ I make support to a team from London.

  ✓ I support a team from London.

  Learners often translate literally from structures like 'dar apoyo' or 'faire du support'. In English, we simply use the verb 'support'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• It makes the game much more exciting when you ___.

  💡 Become a fan of a sports group.

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  support a team

• If you want to feel the community spirit, you should ___ in the local league.

  💡 Cheer for and follow a specific squad.

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  support a team