sustenance for; to supply with the necessaries of life.5. To occupy a position by the side of, with the subject of giving assistance or encouragement; to assist by one’s presence or attendance.6. “She had a large family, that depended upon her labour, and her character, for support”. (Maria Edgewoth)B. Webster’s New World College Dictionary1. To carry or bear the weight of; keep from falling,slipping or sinking; hold up.2. To give courage, faith or confidence to help orcomfort.3. To give approval to or be a favor of; subscribe to;uphold.4. To maintain or provide for (a person, institution, etc.)with money, or subsistence.5. To show to be true; help prove, vindicate, orcorroborate.C. Webster’s Third New International Dictionary1. To uphold or defend as valid.2. To argue in favor of: vote for.3. To provide means, force or strength that is secondary to: back up.4. To give assistance to by providing supplies, serving as a reserve, or furnishing additional or covering combat strength. To act with.5. To pay the cost of: maintain.6. “Scattered eight hits, walked three and fanned two as his mates supported him brilliantly in the field”. (Deane McGowen) D. Synonyms for the word “Support”1. Sustain, prop, bolster, buttress, and brace....
