Definition of "Support" :

noun: documentary validation

"The strongest support for this view is the work of Jones."

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

"They called for artillery support."

noun: the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

"He leaned against the wall for support."

noun: aiding the cause or policy or interests of

"The president no longer has the support of his own party."

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

"His support kept the family together."

noun: any device that bears the weight of another thing

"There was no place to attach supports for a shelf."

noun: supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

"The statue stood on a marble support."

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

"The policy found little public support."

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

noun: the financial means whereby one lives

"He applied to the state for support."

noun: financial resources provided to make some project possible

"The foundation provided support for the experiment."

verb: establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

"The evidence supports the defendant."

verb: put up with something or somebody unpleasant

verb: adopt as a belief

verb: argue or speak in defense of

"She supported the motion to strike."

verb: be a regular customer or client of

verb: be the physical support of; carry the weight of

"He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam."

verb: play a subordinate role to (another performer)

"Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act."

verb: support materially or financially

"He does not support his natural children."

verb: be behind; approve of

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

"She supported him during the illness."

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