support
//səˈpɔːrt//
Verb
To hold up or bear the weight of something; to keep from falling or sinking.
The columns support the roof of the building.
To give assistance, encouragement, or approval to someone or something.
My family always supports me in everything I do.
To provide financial or material help to someone or something.
Her parents supported her through college.
To confirm or corroborate; to provide evidence for something.
The research supports the theory that exercise improves mental health.
To endure or tolerate something difficult.
I can't support this pain any longer.
Noun
A thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright; a structural element.
The roof is held up by wooden supports.
Assistance, encouragement, or approval given to someone or something.
Thank you for your support during this difficult time.
Financial or material help provided to someone or something.
The charity provides financial support to families in need.
Evidence or confirmation that helps prove something.
The data provides strong support for the theory.