Grammar fix
financial support
money to help
Money given to help someone pay for things they need, such as education, living costs, or emergencies.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Many students rely on financial support from their parents while they are at university.
In my opinion, the government should provide more financial support to families with low incomes, especially during difficult times.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I need a financial support.
Say: I need financial support.
Uncountable — no 'a'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Pecuniary assistance' is archaic; 'financial support' is the standard term.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
financial support
- provide
- government
- need
- ongoing