n the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
n aiding the cause or policy or interests of
n something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
n a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
n documentary validation
n the financial means whereby one lives
n supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
n the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
n a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
n any device that bears the weight of another thing
n financial resources provided to make some project possible
v give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
v support materially or financially
v be behind; approve of
v be the physical support of; carry the weight of
v establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
v adopt as a belief
v support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
v argue or speak in defense of
v play a subordinate role to (another performer)
v be a regular customer or client of
v put up with something or somebody unpleasant
