Definition of SUPPORT

1. to endure bravely or quietly : bear

2. 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 bypurchases or loans; also : to maintain the price of by purchases or loans

5.     : to keep from fainting, yielding, or losing courage : comfort

6      : to keep (something) going