v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: SUPPORT 5, bolster, buoy (up), prop, sustain, underprop
Related Words: defend, justify, maintain, vindicate; aid, assist, help
Antonyms: contravene; subvert
2
Synonyms: SUPPORT 2, advocate, back, backstop, champion, side (with)
3
Synonyms: SUPPORT 4, bear up, bolster, brace, buttress, carry, prop, shore (up), sustain, upbear
4
Synonyms: LIFT 1, elevate, hoist, pick up, raise, rear, take up, uplift, upraise, uprear