activity - any specific activity; "they avoided all recreational activity"

sustainment, sustentation, upkeep, sustenance, maintenance - the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence; "they were in want of sustenance"; "fishing was their main sustainment"

logistic assistance, logistic support - assistance between and within military commands

assist, assistance, help, aid - the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"

adherence, adhesion, attachment - faithful support for a religion or cause or political party

advocacy - active support; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something

sponsorship - the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially)

endorsement, indorsement - the act of endorsing; "a star athlete can make a lot of money from endorsements"

approval, approving, blessing - the formal act of giving approval; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"

reassurance - the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence

influence - a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do; "her wishes had a great influence on his thinking"

backbone, keystone, linchpin, lynchpin, mainstay, anchor - a central cohesive source of support and stability; "faith is his anchor"; "the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money"; "he is the linchpin of this firm"

lifeline - support that enables people to survive or to continue doing something (often by providing an essential connection); "the airlift provided a lifeline for Berlin"; "she offered me a lifeline in my time of grief"

military operation, operation - activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign); "it was a joint operation of the navy and air force"

close support - close-in firing by one unit against an enemy engaged by another unit

armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"

validation, substantiation, proof - the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something

resource - available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

amenities, comforts, conveniences, creature comforts - things that make you comfortable and at ease; "all the comforts of home"

maintenance - means of maintenance of a family or group

meal ticket - a source of income or livelihood

subsistence - minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting; "social security provided only a bare subsistence"

abutment - a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge

architrave - the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns

basement - the ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture

buttress, buttressing - a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building

understructure, groundwork, substructure, base, fundament, foundation, foot - lowest support of a structure; "it was built on a base of solid rock"; "he stood at the foot of the tower"

footstall, plinth, pedestal - an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)

prop - a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling

supporting structure - a structure that serves to support something

activity - any specific activity; "they avoided all recreational activity"

propping up, shoring up, shoring - the act of propping up with shores

dangling, hanging, suspension - the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely); "there was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait"

part, voice - the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music; "he tried to sing the tenor part"

descant, discant - a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody

vamp - an improvised musical accompaniment

andiron, dog-iron, firedog, dog - metal supports for logs in a fireplace; "the andirons were too hot to touch"

arch support - a support for the arch of the foot

backrest, back - a support that you can lean against while sitting; "the back of the dental chair was adjustable"

backboard - a board used to support the back of someone or something

baluster - one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing

bar - a horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises

pedestal, stand, base - a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp"

bearing - a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily

bearing wall - any wall supporting a floor or the roof of a building

bedpost - any of 4 vertical supports at the corners of a bedstead

bookend - a support placed at the end of a row of books to keep them upright (on a shelf or table)

brace - a support that steadies or strengthens something else; "he wore a brace on his knee"

bracket - an L-shaped support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)

bridge - a wooden support that holds the strings up

device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"

foot - a support resembling a pedal extremity; "one foot of the chair was on the carpet"

foothold, footing - a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

handrest - a support for the hand

hanger - anything from which something can be hung

harness - a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)

harp - a pair of curved vertical supports for a lampshade

headstock - the stationary support in a machine or power tool that supports and drives a revolving part (as a chuck or the spindle on a lathe)

leg - one of the supports for a piece of furniture

perch - support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

pier - a support for two adjacent bridge spans

pier - (architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows)

pillow block - a cast-iron or steel block for supporting a journal or bearing

rack, stand - a support for displaying various articles; "the newspapers were arranged on a rack"

rest - a support on which things can be put; "the gun was steadied on a special rest"

rib - support resembling the rib of an animal

rocker - a curved support that permits the supported object to rock to and fro

seat - any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit); "he dusted off the seat before sitting down"

shelf - a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects

spoke, radius - support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

stair, step - support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway; "he paused on the bottom step"

stirrup, stirrup iron - support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

gunstock, stock - the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun; "the rifle had been fitted with a special stock"

structural member - support that is a constituent part of any structure or building

tailstock - support consisting of the movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece

football tee, tee - support holding a football on end and above the ground preparatory to the kickoff

undercarriage - framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle

yoke - support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end

resource - available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

sponsor - assume responsibility for or leadership of; "The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan"

buy at, frequent, patronise, shop at, patronize, shop, sponsor - do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

aid, assist, help - give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"

encourage, promote, further, boost, advance - contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"

undergird - lend moral support to

second, endorse, indorse, back - give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project"

give - transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody; "I gave her my money"; "can you give me lessons?"; "She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care"

fund - furnish money for; "The government funds basic research in many areas"

subsidize, subsidise - support through subsidies; "The arts in Europe are heavily subsidized"

bring home the bacon, provide - supply means of subsistence; earn a living; "He provides for his large family by working three jobs"; "Women nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the bacon"

see through - support financially through a period of time; "The scholarship saw me through college"; "This money will see me through next month"

patronize, sponsor, patronise - assume sponsorship of

approve, O.K., okay, sanction - give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies"

warrant, guarantee - stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of; "The dealer warrants all the cars he sells"; "I warrant this information"

side, root, pull - take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for; "We all rooted for the home team"; "I'm pulling for the underdog"; "Are you siding with the defender of the title?"

champion, defend - protect or fight for as a champion

second, endorse, indorse, back - give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project"

scaffold - provide with a scaffold for support; "scaffold the building before painting it"

block - support, secure, or raise with a block; "block a plate for printing"; "block the wheels of a car"

carry - bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of; "His efforts carried the entire project"; "How many credits is this student carrying?"; "We carry a very large mortgage"

chock - support on chocks; "chock the boat"

buoy, buoy up - keep afloat; "The life vest buoyed him up"

pole - support on poles; "pole climbing plants like beans"

bracket - support with brackets; "bracket bookshelves"

underpin - support from beneath

prop, prop up, shore up, shore - support by placing against something solid or rigid; "shore and buttress an old building"

truss - support structurally; "truss the roofs"; "trussed bridges"

brace - support by bracing

back up, back - establish as valid or genuine; "Can you back up your claims?"

vouch - give supporting evidence; "He vouched his words by his deeds"

verify - confirm the truth of; "Please verify that the doors are closed"; "verify a claim"

shew, show, demonstrate, prove, establish - establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment; "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound"; "The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture"

document - support or supply with references; "Can you document your claims?"

validate - prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something

agree, concur, concord, hold - be in accord; be in agreement; "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can't agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point"

correspond, gibe, jibe, match, tally, agree, fit, check - be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; "The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"

argue, reason - present reasons and arguments

apologise, rationalize, apologize, rationalise, justify, excuse - defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"

stick up, stand up - defend against attack or criticism; "He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"

uphold - stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals

dramatic art, dramaturgy, theater, theatre, dramatics - the art of writing and producing plays

act, play, represent - play a role or part; "Gielgud played Hamlet"; "She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role"; "She played the servant to her husband's master"

nurture, foster - help develop, help grow; "nurture his talents"

keep going, run on - continue uninterrupted; "The disease will run on unchecked"; "The party kept going until 4 A.M."

live with, swallow, accept - tolerate or accommodate oneself to; "I shall have to accept these unpleasant working conditions"; "I swallowed the insult"; "She has learned to live with her husband's little idiosyncracies"

hold still for, stand for - tolerate or bear; "I won't stand for this kind of behavior!"

bear up - endure cheerfully; "She bore up under the enormous strain"

take lying down - suffer without protest; suffer or endure passively; "I won't take this insult lying down"

take a joke - listen to a joke at one's one expense; "Can't you take a joke?"

undergo, submit, take - accept or undergo, often unwillingly; "We took a pay cut"

sit out - endure to the end

pay - bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action; "You'll pay for this!"; "She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly"; "You'll pay for this opinion later"

countenance, permit, allow, let - consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"

suffer - endure (emotional pain); "Every time her husband gets drunk, she suffers"