moral support
Emotional or psychological backing, as opposed to material help. For example, There's not much I can do at the doctor's office, but I'll come with you to give you moral support. [Late 1800s]
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How to use moral support in a sentence
Their families do not receive any compensation or any moral support from the state.
Kremlin Is Caught Putting Boots on the Ground in Ukraine | Anna Nemtsova | August 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBecause I know Foster, I was there in part to offer moral support, but I also wanted to hear what he had to say about collecting.
She said she originally accompanied Shamir to an interview with Post reporters for moral support.
Occupy Wall Street: The New York Post's Bogus Coverage | Emily Atkin, Matthew DeLuca | November 10, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTHis business partner Jack McCollough was also there lending moral support, but only one could have a speaking role.
[Sandra] was there and gave me moral support, but as far as sitting in court twice a month for four years, that was all me.
They insisted that, if the volunteers went to Sicily, Garibaldi must lead them and Cavour's moral support must be secured.
The Life of Mazzini | Bolton KingIt was not the money alone, it was her moral support and approval—hers and Aunt Isobel's.
Quin | Alice Hegan RiceMr. and Mrs. Clark are members of the Congregational church and its work profits greatly by their material and moral support.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2) | William Denison LymanHe hesitated, looking about him; but whether his search was for more pie or for moral support he did not say.
The Happy Family | Bertha Muzzy BowerThere was a lack of the moral support necessary to insure for it even a respectable amount of operation.
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