support
transitive verb | sup·port
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a : to promote the interests or cause of
b : to uphold or defend as valid or right
c : to argue or vote for
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: to provide with substantiation or corroboration support an alibi
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: to provide with the means of livelihood (as housing, food, or clothing) especially in accordance with an agreement or court order
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: to hold up or in position : maintain the physical integrity of the right to have one's land supported by the underlying land
support
noun
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: the act or process of supporting : the condition of being supported pledged the candidate their support
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: a means of obtaining the necessities of life (as food, shelter, and clothing) : a source of livelihood especially in the form of alimony or child support
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: something that provides support