supports

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