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support

noun
  1. the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
    “They leaned against the wall for support.”
    supporting
  2. aiding the cause or policy or interests of
    “I'm not sure I still have the support of my community.”
  3. the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
    “Their support kept the family together through tough financial times.”
  4. any device that bears the weight of another thing
    “there was no place to attach supports for a shelf”
  5. supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
    “the statue stood on a marble support”
  6. something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
    “the policy found little public support”
  7. a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
    accompanimentbackupmusical accompaniment
  8. the financial means whereby one lives
    livingsustenancekeeplivelihoodbread and butter
  9. financial resources provided to make some project possible
    “the foundation provided support for the experiment”
    fundingbackingfinancial supportfinancial backing
  10. documentary validation
    documentation
  11. a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
    “they called for artillery support”
    reinforcementreenforcement
verb
  1. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
    sustainsubstantiateconfirmaffirm
  2. put up with something or somebody unpleasant
    standbearstomachdigestbrooksufferput upendurestick outtolerateabide
  3. adopt as a belief
    subscribe
  4. argue or speak in defense of
    “I supported the motion to strike.”
    defendfend for
  5. be a regular customer or client of
    patronagepatronizepatronisekeep going
  6. be the physical support of
    holdsustainhold up
  7. to play a subordinate role or assist
    “They supported their scene partner beautifully in the second act”
  8. provide aid to materially or financially
    “My parents never supported my love of art.”
  9. be behind
    backendorseindorseplump forplunk for
  10. give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
    “We supported them during the illness.”
    back up
  11. support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
    corroborateunderpinbear out