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Grammar fix

offer support

help

to say or show that you are willing to help someone, especially when they are having a difficult time.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • When my friend lost her job, I offered support by listening and checking in on her.daily life
  • In my opinion, it’s important for schools to offer support to students who are struggling, so they don’t feel alone.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: offer support (to someone)

WrongWe offered support for him.

RightWe offered him support. / We offered support to him.

'Offer someone support' or 'offer support TO someone' — not 'for'.

Patternoffer support (to someone)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff They extended their support to the bereaved family.

Natural They offered the family a lot of support.

'Offer support' is the natural phrase; 'extend support' is formal.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • offer + support
    emotional supportsupport tofull supporttheir support

Don't confuse it

'Offer support' is about making help available, while 'provide support' means actually giving help.

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