support

To bear the weight of, especially from below; keep from falling, sinking, or slipping.

To bear or hold up (an amount of weight).

To keep from weakening or failing; give confidence or comfort to.

To keep from falling in value, as by government purchases.

To provide for or maintain by supplying with money or necessities.

To furnish corroborating evidence for.

To aid the cause, policy, or interests of.