supporting

n the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening 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 s furnishing support and encouragement s capable of bearing a structural load