–verb (used with object)
1.
to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.);serve as a foundation for.
2.
to sustain or withstand (weight, pressure, strain, etc.)without giving way; serve as a prop for.
3.
to undergo or endure, esp. with patience or submission;tolerate.
4.
to sustain (a person, the mind, spirits, courage, etc.) undertrial or affliction: They supported him throughout his ordeal.
5.
to maintain (a person, family, establishment, institution,etc.) by supplying with things necessary to existence;provide for: to support a family.
6.
to uphold (a person, cause, policy, etc.) by aid,countenance, one's vote, etc.; back; second.
7.
to maintain or advocate (a theory, principle, etc.).
8.
to corroborate (a statement, opinion, etc.): Leading doctorssupported his testimony.
9.
to act with or second (a lead performer); assist inperformance: The star was supported by a talentednewcomer.
–noun
10.
the act or an instance of supporting.
11.
the state of being supported.
12.
something that serves as a foundation, prop, brace, or stay.
13.
maintenance, as of a person or family, with necessaries,means, or funds: to pay for support of an orphan.
14.
a person or thing that supports, as financially: The pensionwas his only support.
15.
a person or thing that gives aid or assistance.
16.
an actor, actress, or group performing with a leadperformer.
17.
the material, as canvas or wood, on which a picture ispainted.
18.
Stock Exchange . support level.
–adjective
19.
(of hosiery) made with elasticized fibers so as to fit snuglyon the legs, thereby aiding circulation, relieving fatigue, etc.
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