support

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

   They leaned against the wall for support.

2. 2
   noun

   aiding the cause or policy or interests of

   I'm not sure I still have the support of my community.

3. 3
   noun

   the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

   Their support kept the family together through tough financial times.

4. 4
   noun

   any device that bears the weight of another thing

   there was no place to attach supports for a shelf

5. 5
   noun

   supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

   the statue stood on a marble support

6. 6
   noun

   something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

   the policy found little public support

7. 7
   noun

   financial resources provided to make some project possible

   the foundation provided support for the experiment

8. 8
   verb

   argue or speak in defense of

   I supported the motion to strike.

Etymology

From Middle English support, from Anglo-Norman and Middle French support. Displaced Old English wraþu.