Meaning
To visibly demonstrate backing or encouragement for a person, idea, or cause.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'Faza'a' is a traditional form of 'showing support' where a whole village or family shows up to help someone in need without being asked. In the Gulf, showing support often happens in the 'Majlis' (gathering place), where public backing from a tribal leader or elder is a significant social event. The Egyptian concept of 'Gada'a' (chivalry) is the cultural backbone of showing support. It implies a brave and selfless act of standing by someone. The 'Touiza' is a traditional Berber/North African practice of collective support for farming or building, which is a practical way of 'showing support'.
Use Adjectives
Make your Arabic sound more natural by adding adjectives like 'كبيراً' (big), 'قوياً' (strong), or 'لامحدوداً' (unlimited) after 'دعماً'.
The Preposition 'L-
Never forget the 'L-' (لـ). Without it, the sentence is grammatically incomplete.
Meaning
To visibly demonstrate backing or encouragement for a person, idea, or cause.
Use Adjectives
Make your Arabic sound more natural by adding adjectives like 'كبيراً' (big), 'قوياً' (strong), or 'لامحدوداً' (unlimited) after 'دعماً'.
The Preposition 'L-
Never forget the 'L-' (لـ). Without it, the sentence is grammatically incomplete.
Passive Voice
In news writing, use 'أُظهر الدعم' (Support was shown) to sound like a professional journalist.
Body Language
In Arab culture, 'showing support' often involves physical presence. Just 'showing up' is a form of 'Azhara Da'man'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
أظهر الشعب دعماً كبيراً ____ القضية العادلة.
The collocation 'أظهر دعماً' always takes 'لـ' to indicate the recipient of the support.
Which sentence is the most formal way to say 'The manager supported the team'?
اختر الجملة الأكثر رسمية:
'أظهر دعماً' is the standard formal collocation for professional backing.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
أحمد: هل تعتقد أن الشركة ستساعدنا؟ سارة: نعم، لقد ____ الإدارة دعماً لمشروعنا أمس.
The subject 'الإدارة' is feminine singular, so the verb must be 'أظهرت'.
Match the type of support to the sentence.
صل نوع الدعم بالجملة المناسبة:
The phrase is versatile and can apply to political, moral, or financial contexts.
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Practice Bank
4 exercisesأظهر الشعب دعماً كبيراً ____ القضية العادلة.
The collocation 'أظهر دعماً' always takes 'لـ' to indicate the recipient of the support.
اختر الجملة الأكثر رسمية:
'أظهر دعماً' is the standard formal collocation for professional backing.
أحمد: هل تعتقد أن الشركة ستساعدنا؟ سارة: نعم، لقد ____ الإدارة دعماً لمشروعنا أمس.
The subject 'الإدارة' is feminine singular, so the verb must be 'أظهرت'.
صل نوع الدعم بالجملة المناسبة:
The phrase is versatile and can apply to political, moral, or financial contexts.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, but it usually implies that the financial support is a sign of a larger commitment or policy.
It's a bit formal for a quick text. Use 'أنا معك' (I'm with you) instead for close friends.
'أظهر' is more about the act being visible, while 'أبدى' is more about expressing it through words or signs.
The verb conjugates (أظهروا، أظهرنا), but 'دعماً' usually stays singular as an abstract concept.
Absolutely. Fans 'أظهروا دعماً' for their team during the match.
It is Form IV (Af'ala). Form I is 'Zahara' (to appear).
Use 'دعماً لا يتزعزع' (da'man la yataza'za').
The roots are, but this specific modern collocation is more common in contemporary literature and media.
Yes, 'أظهر دعماً للفكرة' is very common in business.
The most common opposite is 'عارض' (opposed) or 'خذل' (let down).
Related Phrases
ساند
synonymTo support/lean against
آزر
similarTo strengthen/back up
تضامن مع
builds onTo show solidarity with
خذل
contrastTo let down/fail someone
تبنى
specialized formTo adopt (an idea/cause)
