Dictionary definition · support
noun
- the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities"his support kept the family together"
- aiding the cause or policy or interests of"the president no longer has the support of his own party"
- something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest"the policy found little public support"
- 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"
- documentary validation"his documentation of the results was excellent"
- the financial means whereby one lives"each child was expected to pay for their keep"
verb
- give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to"She supported him during the illness"
- support materially or financially"he does not support his natural children"
- be behind; approve of"He plumped for the Labor Party"
- be the physical support of; carry the weight of"The beam holds up the roof"
- establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts"his story confirmed my doubts"
- adopt as a belief"I subscribe to your view on abortion"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).