supports
sup-ports
verb
Provides help, encouragement, or holds something up physically.
"She supports her local charity."
noun
Items or people providing assistance, encouragement, or structural stability.
"The bridge needs stronger supports."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: patronage, patronize, patronise, keep going, documentation, reinforcement, reenforcement, backup, accompaniment, musical accompaniment, tolerate, suffer
Antonyms: contradict, negate