support

Definitions of support in various dictionaries:

noun - the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

noun - aiding the cause or policy or interests of

noun - something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

noun - a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

noun - documentary validation

noun - the financial means whereby one lives

noun - supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

noun - the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

noun - a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

noun - any device that bears the weight of another thing

noun - financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb - give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

verb - support materially or financially

verb - be behind

verb - be the physical support of

verb - establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

verb - adopt as a belief

verb - support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

verb - argue or speak in defense of

verb - play a subordinate role to (another performer)

verb - be a regular customer or client of

verb - put up with something or somebody unpleasant

To bear the weight of, especially from below.

To hold in position so as to keep from falling, sinking, or slipping.

To be capable of bearing; withstand.

To keep from weakening or failing; strengthen.

To provide for or maintain, by supplying with money or necessities.

To furnish corroborating evidence for.

To aid the cause, policy, or interests of.

To endure; tolerate.

To act (a part or role).

To act in a secondary or subordinate role to (a leading performer).

The act of supporting.

The state of being supported.

One that supports.

These verb s are compared as they mean to give aid or encouragement to a person or cause.

verb - to hold up or add strength to