Main Entry:1sup·port

Pronunciation: \sə-ˈpȯrt\ Function:
transitive verb Etymology:Middle English, from Anglo-French
supporter, from Late Latin
supportare, from Latin, to transport, from
sub- +
portare to carry — more at
fareDate:14th century 1
: to endure bravely or quietly
: bear2 a (1)
: to promote the interests or cause of (2)
: to uphold or defend as valid or right
: advocate <
supports fair play> (3)
: to argue or vote for <
supported the motion to lower taxes> b (1)
: assist,
help <bombers
supported the ground troops> (2)
: to act with (a star actor) (3)
: to bid in bridge so as to show support for c
: to provide with substantiation
: corroborate <
support an alibi>3 a
: to pay the costs of
: maintain <
support a family> b
: to provide a basis for the existence or subsistence of <the island could probably
support three — A. B. C. Whipple> <
support a habit>4 a
: to hold up or serve as a foundation or prop for b
: to maintain (a price) at a desired level by purchases or loans;
also : to maintain the price of by purchases or loans5
: to keep from fainting, yielding, or losing courage
: comfort6
: to keep (something) going