Question

Friends___the much needed support when you are in trouble

Answer 1

Friends ARE the much needed support when you are in trouble . ( using a helping verb )

{ or }

Friends GIVE the much needed support when you are in trouble . ( placing a suitable verb )

Answer 2

Answer :

The correct sentence is :

Friends provide the much needed support when you are in trouble.

or

Friends give the much needed support when you are in trouble.

Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'provide(verb)' as 'to give something that is needed or wanted to someone.'

Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'give(verb)' as 'to offer something to someone, or to provide someone with something.'