n.
Function: verb
1
Synonyms: SUPPORT 2, advocate, backstop, champion, side (with), uphold
Related Words: aid, assist, help; abet
2
Synonyms: CAPITALIZE , bankroll, finance, grubstake, stake
3
Synonyms: MOUNT 5, bestride
4
Synonyms: RECEDE 1, fall back, retract, retreat, retrocede, retrograde
Contrasted Words: advance, progress