I heartily support

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "I heartily support" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to express strong agreement or endorsement of an idea, proposal, or action. Example: "I heartily support the initiative to improve public transportation in our city."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

4 human-written examples

As a former Ivy League admissions officer, I heartily support such discrimination.

The New York Times

They have their process, as they do for everybody, not just for me, but anything that they might do to expedite that process, I heartily support.

The Guardian

In an Oprah-like move, he got political in 2008 and endorsed the much-debated serial comma — a position that I heartily support.

The New Yorker

While I heartily support freedom of speech without risk of persecution, I disagree that we are inherently better off without secrets.

Huffington Post

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

54 human-written examples

The National Union of Students said it wanted ministers to increase student grant funding significantly in next year's budget, without reducing the loans available to those who needed them and without changing the free tuition fees policy, which it heartily supports.

The Guardian - Money

We also heartily support the efforts of the South African government to assist President Aristide and his family in quickly returning home.

The Guardian - Opinion

Mr. Green expected to win the Democratic primary, Mr. DePlasco said on Friday; but if he did not, he would end his mayoral campaign and heartily support the Democratic nominee.

The New York Times

While existential utopians will embrace the framework and missionary utopians will (less heartily) support it, imperialistic "will oppose the framework as long as some others do not agree with them" (320).

SEP

With high profile names like Shepard Fairey, Daze, Dan Witz, the Guerrilla Girls and Kara Walker on this years list of artists donating to the auction, the program boasts a cross section of established and emerging Street Artists, graffiti artists, culture jammers and truth tellers who heartily support this program that since 2012 has given more than 400 city youth a second chance.

Huffington Post

We heartily support on-the-trail training, but some new trail builders are so eager to keep building more! new! better! trails that they don't devote enough time or care to each new trail section.

WikiHow

If they were, then I would have heartily supported the war against Iraq which we were told was meant to help make the world safer from terrorists.

The Guardian - Opinion

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "I heartily support" when you want to convey a strong and sincere endorsement. It adds a touch of formality and enthusiasm to your statement.

Common error

Avoid using "I heartily support" in very casual conversations. While grammatically correct, it can sound overly formal or theatrical in informal settings. Consider using simpler alternatives like "I fully support" or "I'm all for it".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I heartily support" functions as a declarative statement expressing strong endorsement or approval. It combines a personal pronoun ("I") with an adverb ("heartily") modifying the verb "support", emphasizing the sincerity and enthusiasm behind the support. Ludwig examples demonstrate its use in diverse contexts.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

75%

Science

25%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "I heartily support" is a grammatically correct and usable expression to convey strong agreement or endorsement. While not overly common, it adds a touch of formality and emphasis. Primarily found in news and media, according to Ludwig, it suits professional and public contexts where a sincere and enthusiastic endorsement is desired. Consider alternatives like "I wholeheartedly support" or "I strongly endorse" for similar effect, but avoid overusing "heartily" in very informal settings.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I wholeheartedly support

Emphasizes complete and enthusiastic agreement, similar to "I heartily support".

I strongly endorse

A more formal way to express support, often used in professional settings.

I fully back

Implies complete support and commitment to a cause or idea.

I am a strong advocate for

Highlights active support and promotion of a particular cause or policy.

I am in full agreement with

Indicates complete alignment with a statement or proposal.

I am a firm believer in

Expresses a deep-seated conviction and support for an idea or principle.

I passionately support

Expresses a strong emotional commitment.

I enthusiastically support

Indicates support with great excitement and energy.

I am a staunch supporter of

Highlights unwavering and resolute support for something.

I am completely behind

Implies total support and commitment, often to a person or project.

FAQs

How to use "I heartily support" in a sentence?

Use "I heartily support" to express strong agreement or endorsement of something. For example, "I heartily support the new environmental regulations".

What can I say instead of "I heartily support"?

You can use alternatives like "I wholeheartedly support", "I strongly endorse", or "I fully back" depending on the context.

Which is correct, "I heartily support" or "I heartedly support"?

"I heartily support" is the correct spelling and usage. "Heartily" is the adverb form of "hearty", meaning sincerely or enthusiastically. "Heartedly" is not a recognized word.

What's the difference between "I heartily support" and "I support"?

"I heartily support" conveys a stronger and more enthusiastic endorsement than simply "I support". The addition of "heartily" emphasizes the sincerity and depth of your support.