n. documentary validation; "his documentation of the results was excellent"; "the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones"

n. the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; "he leaned against the wall for support"

n. aiding the cause or policy or interests of; "the president no longer has the support of his own party"; "they developed a scheme of mutual support"

n. the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities; "his support kept the family together"; "they gave him emotional support during difficult times"

n. something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest; "the policy found little public support"; "his faith was all the support he needed"; "the team enjoyed the support of their fans"

n. something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest; "the policy found little public support"; "his faith was all the support he needed"; "the team enjoyed the support of their fans"

n. a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

n. the financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood"

n. [something that serves as a foundation]

v. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"

v. adopt as a belief; "I subscribe to your view on abortion"

v. argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"

v. be a regular customer or client of; "We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could"

v. be the physical support of; carry the weight of; "The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What's holding that mirror?"

v. play a subordinate role to (another performer); "Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act"

v. support materially or financially; "he does not support his natural children"; "The scholarship supported me when I was in college"

v. be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960"

v. give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to; "She supported him during the illness"; "Her children always backed her up"

v. support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm; "The stories and claims were born out by the evidence"

v. be compatible with