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support[1,verb] support[2,noun] life-support system self-support support hose support system

Main Entry: ¹sup·port
Pronunciation: s-p()rt, -p()rt
Function: verb
1 : to endure bravely or quietly : BEAR
2 a : to promote the interests or cause of b : to uphold or defend as true or right : ADVOCATE <supports fair play> c : to argue or vote for <support a candidate> d : ¹ASSIST, HELP <bombers supported the ground troops> e : to provide evidence for : VERIFY <they cannot support the claim>
3 : to pay the costs of : MAINTAIN <supports a large family>
4 a : to hold up or in position or serve as a foundation or prop for <posts support the porch roof> b : to keep up the price of (as milk or wheat) by buying large amounts to store at a certain price
5 : to keep something going : SUSTAIN <not enough air to support life>
- sup·port·able /--bl/ adjective
- sup·port·ive /-prt-iv, -prt-/ adjective

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