support

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support /sə ˈpɔrt/ ?

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(n) the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
(n) aiding the cause or policy or interests of
(n) something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
(n) a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
(n) documentary validation
(n) the financial means whereby one lives
(n) supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
(n) the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
(n) a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
(n) any device that bears the weight of another thing
(n) financial resources provided to make some project possible
(v) give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
(v) support materially or financially
(v) be behind; approve of
(v) be the physical support of; carry the weight of
(v) establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
(v) adopt as a belief
(v) support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
(v) argue or speak in defense of
(v) play a subordinate role to (another performer)
(v) be a regular customer or client of
(v) put up with something or somebody unpleasant

These conservatives support a major federal push to promote alternative fuels--ethanol, biodiesel, liquefied natural gas--and hybrid-auto technologies.
Viewpoint: Congressional opponents of the surge are supporting our troops in the best possible way, says Michael Kinsley: trying to get them home to safety.
The Obama Administration is struggling to win support from China and Russia on new measures to punish Iran's nuclear defiance.

"I strongly support the law and the principle that the people should elect their Senator," Kennedy wrote in a letter to Gov. Deval Patrick, Senate President Therese Murray, and Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo. "I also believe it is vital...
on Aug 20, 2009 By: Edward Kennedy Source: Christian Science Monitor
"The fact is," Obama said, "that without bipartisan support, as we had just a few years ago, we cannot solve this problem."
on Jul 7, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: American Chronicle
"Some say the gains we are making in Iraq come too late," Mr Bush said. "They are mistaken. It is never too late to deal a blow to al-Qaeda. It is never too late to advance freedom. And it is never too late to support our troops in a fight...
on Sep 14, 2007 By: President Bush Source: Times Online