"support"

[kelvin123]

He always shows support to me.
He always shows support for me.

they are support to my mum
they are support for my mum
they are a support to my mum
they are a support for my mum

Which are correct?
thanks

 

[Mohammadhelmi]

He always shows support to me.
He always shows support for me.

Both sentences are correct

 

[Mohammadhelmi]

It is correct to say
they are supporters to my mum
they are supporters for my mum

 

[Linguist__]

It is correct to say
they are supporters to my mum
they are supporters for my mum

(Not a teacher)

I would say that 'supporter' in English isn't really used to mean 'someone who supports emotionally' which is what this person wants to talk about.

'Supporter' is normally used for someone who advocates a specific purpose/thing, or is a follower of a specific purpose/thing. So to me, 'supporter for my mum' doesn't sound natural.

'He is a supporter of the Communist movement.'
'She is a supporter for the National Autistic Society.
'He is a Manchester United football team supporter.

 

[kelvin123]

how about not using "supporter"?