the act of supporting or being supported; something that supports weight; money etc to live on; to bear the weight of (something); keep (something) in place
something that holds up structure
Cases of word usage
1) to state or write (something) as a reason or excuse, in support of a claim or in denial of a charge (allege)
2) a person, state etc giving help or support to another (ally)
3) help and support (assistance)
4) giving additional help or support (auxiliary)
5) (a group of people giving) support for opinions etc (backing)
6) something used to hold, tighten or support e.g. the walls of a building or the teeth (brace)
7) a support on a wall for a shelf etc (bracket)
8) a support build against a wall (buttress)
9) ring of leaves (called sepals) forming the outer support of the petals of an unopened flower-bud (calyx)
10) to support the weight of (a person, thing) and go from one place to another (carry)
