I . v. a.
1.
Sustain, uphold, prop, brace, bear up, hold up, shore up.
2.
Endure, bear, undergo, suffer, tolerate, put up with, go through.
3.
Cherish, nourish, maintain, provide for, nurture.
4.
Have, hold, keep up, maintain, sustain, preserve.
5.
Perform, play, act, take the part of, sustain, assume, carry, represent.
6.
Substantiate, confirm, make good, verify.
7.
Assist, aid, help, second, patronize, abet, befriend, back, countenance, encourage, back up, succor, relieve, uphold, favor, shield, protect, defend.
8.
Further, forward, advocate, vindicate, maintain, defend, stay, assist.
9.
Accompany ( as an assistant ), attend, act as aid to.
10.
Carry on, maintain.
II . n.
1.
Prop, stay, shore, ~er, brace, hold.
2.
Base, basis, bed, foundation.
3.
Sustenance, maintenance, subsistence, livelihood, living, keeping, sustentation.
4.
Nutriment, sustenance, food, bread.
5.
Aid, help, assistance, succor, favor, countenance, encouragement, patronage, comfort.