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
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
Succor
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"
BACK
strengthen by providing with a back or backing
the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; "the fall broke his back"
in reply; "he wrote back three days later"
establish as valid or genuine; "Can you back up your claims?"
the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer; "he stood at the back of the stage"; "it was hidden in the rear of the store"
shift to a counterclockwise direction; "the wind backed"
(football) a person who plays in the backfield
place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"
defensive players
located at or near the back of an animal; "back (or hind) legs"; "the hinder part of a carcass"
travel backward; "back into the driveway"; "The car backed up and hit the tree"
related to or located at the back; "the back yard"; "the back entrance"
cause to travel backward;
BACKING
the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
something forming a back that is added for strengthening
financial resources provided to make some project possible; "the foundation provided support for the experiment"
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"
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
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
a heating element in an electric fire; "an electric fire with three bars"
a horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter; "he drowned his sorrows in whiskey at the bar"
a portable .30 caliber automatic rifle operated by gas pressure and fed by cartridges from a magazine; used by United States troops in World War I and in World War II and in the Korean War
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax); "a bar of chocolate"
a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background; "a green toad with small black stripes or bars"; "may the Stars and Stripes forever wave"
musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats; "the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song"
prevent from entering; keep out; "He was barred from membership in the club"
the body of individuals qualifi
BEAROUT
BOLSTER
Brick cutting chisel
Boost
reinforce
support and strengthen; "bolster morale"
add padding to; "pad the seat of the chair"
prop up with a pillow or bolster
a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows
BRACE
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
either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
two items of the same kind
cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
support by bracing
support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace; "brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
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
ENDORSE
give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project"
agree with
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"
PROPUP
PROVIDEFOR
ROOTFOR
SUSTAIN
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"; "prolong the treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work"
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses); "She suffered a fracture in the accident"; "He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars"; "Sh
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"