the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

aiding the cause or policy or interests of

something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

documentary validation

the financial means whereby one lives

supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

any device that bears the weight of another thing

financial resources provided to make some project possible