kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council"
armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass
AID
improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient"
give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention"
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"
a resource; "visual aids in teaching"
money to support a worthy person or cause
BACK
travel backward; "back into the driveway"; "The car backed up and hit the tree"
(American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
cause to travel backward; "back the car into the parking spot"
a support that you can lean against while sitting; "the back of the dental chair was adjustable"
support financial backing for; "back this enterprise"
in or to or toward a past time; "set the clocks back an hour"; "never look back"; "lovers of the past looking fondly backward"
the part of a garment that covers the back of your body; "they pinned a `kick me' sign on his back"
be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960"
at or to or toward the back or rear; "he moved back"; "tripped when he stepped backward"; "she looked rearward out the window of the car"
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of
BACKING
strengthen by providing with a back or backing
establish as valid or genuine; "Can you back up your claims?"
shift to a counterclockwise direction; "the wind backed"
place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"
travel backward; "back into the driveway"; "The car backed up and hit the tree"
cause to travel backward; "back the car into the parking spot"
support financial backing for; "back this enterprise"
the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960"
something forming a back that is added for strengthening
give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project"
financial resources provided to make some project possible; "the founda
BACKUP
the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device; "he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased"
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a traffic backup on the main street"; "he discovered a backup in the toilet"
BAR
the act of preventing; "there was no bar against leaving"; "money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza"
a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape"
an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal; "it was an excellent kick but the ball hit the bar"
a counter where you can obtain food or drink; "he bought a hot dog and a coke at the bar"
(law) a railing that encloses the part of the courtroom where the judges and lawyers sit and the case is tried; "spectators were not allowed past the bar"
prevent from entering; keep out; "He was barred from membership in the club"
a heating element in an electric fire; "an electric fire with three bars"
secure with, or as if with, bars; "He barred the door"
a horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises
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BEAROUT
BOLSTER
prop up with a pillow or bolster
a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows
Brick cutting chisel
Boost
reinforce
support and strengthen; "bolster morale"
add padding to; "pad the seat of the chair"
BRACE
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
a support that steadies or strengthens something else; "he wore a brace on his knee"
elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material
support by bracing
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace; "brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"
two items of the same kind
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
ENDORSE
sign as evidence of legal transfer; "endorse cheques"
guarantee as meeting a certain standard; "certified grade AAA meat"
be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960"
give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project"
agree with
PROPUP
PROVIDEFOR
ROOTFOR
SUSTAIN
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses); "She suffered a fracture in the accident"; "He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars"; "She got a bruise on her leg"; "He got his arm broken in the scuffle"
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"
admit as valid; "The court sustained the motion"
supply with necessities and support; "She alone sustained her family"; "The money will sustain our good cause"; "There's little to earn and many to keep"
provide with nourishment; "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"
be the physical support of; carry the weight of; "The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What's holding that mirror?"
lengthen or extend in duration or space; "We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
UNDERLIE
be or form the base for
lie underneath
UNDERPIN
support from beneath
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm; "The stories and claims were born out by the evidence"