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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And as if that wasn't touching enough, Bentley then tried to hop in the car, determined to come along for moral support.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
The Finn also was offering Cavalieri moral support.
—William Liang, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
One of these pursuits included Mark’s first marathon in New York, during which Jeff ran with him starting at the 25-mile mark, offering moral support until the finish line, per The Seattle Times.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 June 2025
At home, there were those who produced war goods, served in government or provided moral support to overseas troops.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 26 May 2025
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
The Finn also was offering Cavalieri moral support.
—William Liang, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
One of these pursuits included Mark’s first marathon in New York, during which Jeff ran with him starting at the 25-mile mark, offering moral support until the finish line, per The Seattle Times.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 June 2025
At home, there were those who produced war goods, served in government or provided moral support to overseas troops.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 26 May 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 22 Aug. 2025.
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