Noun

1. The act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

Verb

1. Give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
2. Support materially or financially
3. Be behind; approve of
4. Be the physical support of; carry the weight of
5. Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
6. Adopt as a belief
7. Support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
8. Argue or speak in defense of
9. Play a subordinate role to (another performer)
10. Be a regular customer or client of
11. Put up with something or somebody unpleasant