To bear by being under; to keep from falling; to uphold; to
sustain, in a literal or physical sense; to prop up; to bear the
weight of; as, a pillar supports a structure; an abutment
supports an arch; the trunk of a tree supports the
branches.
To endure without being overcome,
exhausted, or changed in character; to sustain; as, to support
pain, distress, or misfortunes.
To keep from failing or sinking; to solace
under affictive circumstances; to assist; to encourage; to defend; as,
to support the courage or spirits.
To assume and carry successfully, as the
part of an actor; to represent or act; to sustain; as, to
support the character of King Lear.
To furnish with the means of sustenance or
livelihood; to maintain; to provide for; as, to support a
family; to support the ministers of the gospel.
To carry on; to enable to continue; to
maintain; as, to support a war or a contest; to support
an argument or a debate.
To verify; to make good; to substantiate;
to establish; to sustain; as, the testimony is not sufficient to
support the charges; the evidence will not support the
statements or allegations.
To vindicate; to maintain; to defend
successfully; as, to be able to support one's own
cause.
To uphold by aid or countenance; to aid; to
help; to back up; as, to support a friend or a party; to
support the present administration.
A attend as an honorary assistant; as, a
chairman supported by a vice chairman; O'Connell left the
prison, supported by his two sons.
