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.
In my opinion, it’s important for schools to offer support to students who are struggling, so they don’t feel alone.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: We offered support for him.
Say: We offered him support. / We offered support to him.
'Offer someone support' or 'offer support TO someone' — not 'for'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Offer support' is the natural phrase; 'extend support' is formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
offer + support
- emotional support
- support to
- full support
- their support