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Slogan commonly used in the US and Canada
Support our troops (French: Appuyons nos troupes; Spanish: Apoya a nuestras tropas) is a slogan commonly used in the United States and Canada in reference
Support_our_troops
British fascist political party founded in 1982
our ancestors from the Middle Ages who saved Christian Europe from the onslaught of Islam". It established a Land and People group to recruit support
British_National_Party
2004 studio album by Xiu Xiu
late father Michael Stewart, who committed suicide in 2002, while "Support Our Troops OH! (Black Angels OH!)" is about Stewart's distaste about soldiers
Fabulous_Muscles
August 2018. "Service Alberta: Support Our Troops Plate". Government of Alberta. Retrieved April 14, 2015. "Support Our Troops licence plate raised more than
Vehicle registration plates of Alberta
Vehicle_registration_plates_of_Alberta
Type of anagram
For example, IMPS is a bank of MISSISSIPPI and SPROUT is a bank of SUPPORT OUR TROOPS. As a convention, the bank should have no repeat letters within itself
Letter_bank
2003 backlash against band
she had made her statement, Maines issued a disclaimer: While we support our troops, there is nothing more frightening than the notion of going to war
Dixie Chicks comments on George W. Bush
Dixie_Chicks_comments_on_George_W._Bush
Retail company
Bolingbrook business and $1 will go support troops Power Equipment Direct Partners With Operation Support Our Troops - America, Inc. Internet Retailer.
Power_Equipment_Direct
American cigar retailer
"Support Our Troops | Our Troops Online | Send Items to U.S. Troops Stationed Overseas | Help With Postage Costs Always Needed | {title}". Our Troops Online
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Symbol of various causes
"support our troops", in the form of yellow ribbons tied to trees, and countless other contexts. It often had the implied meaning of "bring our troops
Yellow_ribbon
U.S. Department of Defense division and program transferring military equipment to police
Retrieved 8 July 2020. C.K. (4 October 2017). "The rhetorical power of "support our troops"". The Economist. Archived from the original on 5 October 2017. Retrieved
Law Enforcement Support Office
Law_Enforcement_Support_Office
Former or retired military personnel
Retrieved 9 April 2018. C.K. (4 October 2017). "The rhetorical power of "support our troops"". The Economist. "How Millennials today compare with their grandparents
Veteran
American journalist
a cop-out to oppose a war and yet claim to support the soldiers fighting it. "I don't support our troops. ... When you volunteer for the U.S. military
Joel_Stein
Nigerian lawyer and businessman (born 1967)
Kogi State. He is also a trustee of Support our Troops Foundation, a not for profit military charity that supports and promote the interests of the men
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Activity promoting veteran suicide prevention
August 2016). "Chris Evans and the Rock support our troops with the 22 Pushup Challenge". LA Times. "Stars support vets through #22PushupChallenge". USA
22_Pushup_Challenge
2nd episode of the 1st season of BoJack Horseman
the BoJack Horseman: Seasons One & Two – Collectors Edition set. Support our troops United States Navy SEALs Chappell, Les (August 28, 2017). "A limp
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Military band of the U.S. Army
September 22, 2025. "3RD INFANTRY "OLD GUARD" PRESERVES TRADITION - Support Our Troops". supportourtroops.org. Retrieved September 22, 2025. "'Old Guard
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American activist
National Geographic Books. ISBN 978-0-451-22121-6. "Paul Rieckhoff on SupportOurTroops.org" on The Colbert Report, 5 May 2009. "Who Are You Calling Rambo
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American actress, writer and director
OVGuide. Robin Bain. "Official Robin Bain, photos, images, bio, news: Support Our Troops this Holiday Season". Official Robin Bain's Details Tip-Top Productions
Robin_Bain
American scholar (born 1975)
to endorse the "Support our troops" slogan. Salaita stated that "In recent years I've grown fatigued of appeals on behalf of the troops, which intensify
Steven_Salaita
Musical artist
EMI Music Canada, proceeds from the album were earmarked for the Support Our Troops Fund and features a unique collaboration between musician members
Luke_McMaster
American charitable nonprofit organization (2004-11)
To Help Deployed Troops Achieve Educational Goals". PRLog. Retrieved 2025-09-17. "Haunted Mansion Discount For Supporting Our Troops". PRLog. Retrieved
Special Kindness In Packages, Inc.
Special_Kindness_In_Packages,_Inc.
American singer (born 1953)
United: Supporting Our Troops, which was taped at Camp Pendleton, in California.[citation needed] Wilson has spent time entertaining American troops in the
Charlie_Wilson_(singer)
South Korean symbol
Historically, yellow colored ribbons were used as a symbol of support for military troops in Western countries including the U.S., Canada, Germany, Sweden
Yellow Ribbon Campaign and Sewol Ferry Protest Movement
Yellow_Ribbon_Campaign_and_Sewol_Ferry_Protest_Movement
5th episode of the 16th season of The Simpsons
Robert Frost's poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay". Marge and Homer list "support our troops" and "Keep On Truckin'" as examples of T-shirt slogans. Moe asks if
Fat Man and Little Boy (The Simpsons)
Fat_Man_and_Little_Boy_(The_Simpsons)
American singer-songwriter and musician
Abendroth, Amber (July 2011). "Lucas Hoge Travels To The Middle East To Support Our Troops". Powersource Magazine: 43. Semon, Jessica. "Guardian Angels for Soldier's
Lucas_Hoge
Indie band by the creators of The Apples in Stereo and Homestar Runner
Bobby (June 1, 2018). "Air-Sea Dolphin Splits Sides with Sloshy - Support Our Troops". Stomp And Stammer. Retrieved October 9, 2023. "Exploding, by Air-Sea
Air-Sea_Dolphin
Public park in Colonie, New York, United States
fields of need. One in particular was the Support Our Troops where they sent a care package to the troops overseas during spring season. The park is
The_Crossings_Park
American journalist
the anti-war movement. In November 1969, he helped to organize a Support Our Troops Rally on the Boston Common. In 2009, Feder attempted to speak on hate
Don_Feder
Book by Jerry Lembcke
promoting the yellow ribbon Support our Troops campaign, as it implies that for one to support the troops, one must also support the war. It conflates the
The_Spitting_Image
2007 studio album by Xiu Xiu
Valley OH!" (originally from Fabulous Muscles) Devendra Banhart - "Support Our Troops" (originally from Fabulous Muscles, title omits "OH! (Black Angels
Remixed_&_Covered
American novelist (born 1968)
Hannah's cold fusion atomic fireball tea, Salon Cold fusion, Salon Support Our Troops, The Nation MR 32/3 Politics & Religion, Mississippi Review Rapture
Gayle_Brandeis
American politician (1930–2013)
wearing an anti-war T-shirt. Beverly Young's T-shirt stated: "Support the Troops — Defending Our Freedom." She argued with Capitol Hill Police officers in
Bill Young (Florida politician)
Bill_Young_(Florida_politician)
British Army reserve artillery battery
from the original on 18 December 2007. Retrieved 21 April 2014. "Support our troops: Blyth residents asked to take to streets to celebrate Northumberland
269 (West Riding) Battery Royal Artillery
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British Army reserve artillery battery
"Territorial Army". UK Parliament. 26 March 1947. Retrieved 28 June 2024. "Support our troops: Blyth residents asked to take to streets to celebrate Northumberland
204 (Tyneside Scottish) Battery Royal Artillery
204_(Tyneside_Scottish)_Battery_Royal_Artillery
British Army reserve artillery battery
Archived from the original on 22 April 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014. "Support our troops: Blyth residents asked to take to streets to celebrate Northumberland
203 (Elswick) Battery Royal Artillery
203_(Elswick)_Battery_Royal_Artillery
Title of Mary, mother of Jesus
Our Mother of Perpetual Succour (Latin: Nostra Mater de Perpetuo Succursu), colloquially known as Our Lady of Perpetual Help), is a Catholic title of
Our_Lady_of_Perpetual_Help
American television special series
Three-Commander Coin Award "for WWE's support of its partnership with AAFES to improve the quality of life for our troops by supporting service members and their
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2025. Dettmer, Jamie (21 November 2023). "Our warnings on Hamas were ignored, Israel's women border troops say". Politico. Archived from the original
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Organization
Ring portal, online directory of former students (‘Find an Aggie’); Support Our Troops news postings; The Association's staff and leadership; Traveling Aggies
The Association of Former Students
The_Association_of_Former_Students
U.S. nonprofit organization
the group's “Code of Support,” a set of six commitments all Americans can make to give meaning to the words, “support our troops.” The group works closely
Code_of_Support_Foundation
Campaign for the presidency of US
the left-wing leaders of academia will not support our troops, they, in the very least, should not support our adversaries..." He then called for a revocation
Duncan L. Hunter 2008 presidential campaign
Duncan_L._Hunter_2008_presidential_campaign
Type of postal service
Royal Post established in the reign of King Edward IV (1461–83) to support his troops engaged in a war against Scotland. In 1795, Parliament granted the
Military_mail
Home Movies as a Gift to Soldiers - Wenatchee World, March 7, 2005 Support our Troops - Operation Enduring Love Archived 2006-12-14 at the Wayback Machine
Homemovie.com
End of the 2001–21 war; second beginning of Taliban rule
100 or so troops per unit, which were to be dispersed across the country to fill in gaps in air support. According to the report, air support in the form
2020–2021 U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
2020–2021_U.S._troop_withdrawal_from_Afghanistan
Peninsula Daily News. PeninsulaDailyNews.com. Retrieved May 12, 2010. "Support Our Troops". GeorgeWashingtonCoffee.com. Archived from the original on October
George_Washington_Inn
in Afghanistan rallied in 40 cities and towns. Under the slogan "Support our troops, bring 'em home", as many as 500 demonstrators marched through downtown
Protests against the war in Afghanistan
Protests_against_the_war_in_Afghanistan
Our panel weighs in". The Guardian. 10 October 2023. Copp, Tara (17 October 2023). "Ships, Planes, Weapons, Troops: Here's All the Military Support the
United States support for Israel in the Gaza war
United_States_support_for_Israel_in_the_Gaza_war
Al-Qaeda claims and arguments for attacking the United States
condoning the 1982 massacres in Lebanon, the presence of US troops in Saudi Arabia, US support of Israel, and sanctions against Iraq. Bin Laden and Ayman
Motives for the September 11 attacks
Motives_for_the_September_11_attacks
Charitable organisation in Ottawa, Canada
Affordable Housing Development Corporation, the Royal Canadian Legion, and Support Our Troops. Since 2007 MHI has held an annual fundraising "Tulipathon" walkathon
Multifaith_Housing_Initiative
out" of Iraq. In March 1992, 55% of Americans said they would support sending American troops back to the Persian Gulf to remove Saddam Hussein from power
Public opinion in the United States on the invasion of Iraq
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Sudanese paramilitary force
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF; Arabic: قُوَّاتْ الدّعْمْ السَّرِيعْ, romanized: Quwwāt ad-daʿm as-sarīʿ) are a Sudanese paramilitary force formerly operated
Rapid_Support_Forces
Ongoing conflict since 2014
independent states, starting the Donbas war. Russia covertly supported the separatists with its own troops, tanks and artillery, preventing Ukraine from fully
Russo-Ukrainian_war
1899–1901 anti-foreign uprising in China
provided for the execution of government officials who had supported the Boxers, for foreign troops to be stationed in Beijing, and for 450 million taels of
Boxer_Rebellion
United States foreign policy regarding authoritarian governments
continued to support the KMT against the CCP. The US airlifted many KMT troops from central China to Manchuria. Approximately 50,000 U.S. troops were sent
U.S. policy towards authoritarianism
U.S._policy_towards_authoritarianism
1955–1975 war in Southeast Asia
plummeting morale, US troops had mostly withdrawn from Vietnam by 1972. However, American forces provided crucial air support to ARVN against North Vietnam's
Vietnam_War
Land service branch of the Indian Armed Forces
around 3,000 combat troops with supporting elements. An Infantry Brigade usually has three Infantry battalions along with various Support Elements. It is
Indian_Army
2021 Chinese television series
Ace Troops (Chinese: 王牌部队; pinyin: Wáng Pái Bù Duì) is a 2021 Chinese television drama jointly produced by Beijing iQiyi Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing
Ace_Troops
2015–2021 US military operation during the War in Afghanistan
were at 14,000 troops in combined support of NATO RS missions and OFS. By January 2021, the U.S. had reduced its force level to 2,500 troops. However, it
Operation_Freedom's_Sentinel
hesitant to support the deployment of combat troops. Support for direct military involvement increased temporarily following the deployment of troops, a phenomenon
United States in the Vietnam War
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10, 2008. Retrieved March 28, 2008. John McCain (April 9, 2008). "Support Our Troops and Their Mission". John McCain Presidential Campaign. Archived from
Political positions of John McCain
Political_positions_of_John_McCain
provided differing degrees of rhetorical support for the USA's war effort, but both refused to commit British troops to the conflict in spite of American
United Kingdom and the Vietnam War
United_Kingdom_and_the_Vietnam_War
2015–2021 NATO-led assistance mission in Afghanistan
Youssef and Gordon. "Last U.S. Troops Leave Afghanistan After Nearly 20 Years". WSJ. Retrieved 6 November 2022. "An Update On Our Mission in Afghanistan". whitehouse
Resolute_Support_Mission
1979–1989 armed conflict in South Asia
aid, but not troops. The conflict began when the Soviet military, under the command of Leonid Brezhnev, moved into Afghanistan to support the Afghan administration
Soviet–Afghan_War
won't let that stand in our way." In a 1998 interview, Kissinger said: "some countries, the Chinese in particular supported Pol Pot as a counterweight
Allegations of United States support for the Khmer Rouge
Allegations_of_United_States_support_for_the_Khmer_Rouge
Former support service of the Russian Armed Forces
the Logistical Support of the Russian Armed Forces. The Road Troops (Russian: Дорожные войска) are a part of Material and Technical Support of the Armed
Rear of the Russian Armed Forces
Rear_of_the_Russian_Armed_Forces
United States Army general (1885–1945)
Marshal Sir Arthur Coningham about the lack of close air support being provided for his troops. By the time his force reached Gabès, the Germans had abandoned
George_S._Patton
Military conflict during the Somali Civil War
Boutros-Ghali unilaterally announced an expansion to 3,500 troops days later, undermining the local support Sahnoun had built. Overruled by UN headquarters, he
Battle_of_Mogadishu_(1993)
Phase since 2022 of war ongoing since 2014
launched an operation to retake the territory. Russia covertly supported the separatists with troops, tanks and artillery. The International Criminal Court judged
Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)
Russo-Ukrainian_war_(2022–present)
1961 battle between Irish UN troops and Katanga during Congo Crisis
active combat again, this time with the support of Swedish UN troops. Eventually, they were reinforced with fresh troops from Ireland (their replacement was
Siege_of_Jadotville
via The Free Library. Retrieved May 19, 2025. Military Homefront: Supporting Our Troops and their Families[permanent dead link] National Naval Medical Center
Exceptional Family Member Program
Exceptional_Family_Member_Program
Hungarian political party
They support the demolition of statues containing communist symbols, such as the Soviet Heroic Monument on Liberty Square. To curb corruption, Our Homeland
Our_Homeland_Movement
Group of countries in support of Ukrainian sovereignty
control. "If Ukrainian troops leave the territories they occupy, then we will stop fighting," he said. "If they don't, we will achieve our aims militarily."
Coalition of the willing (Russo-Ukrainian war)
Coalition_of_the_willing_(Russo-Ukrainian_war)
November 2014. "Want to support our troops?". 28 March 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2014. Christie Garton (27 May 2011). "Honoring our heroes this Memorial
Move_America_Forward
Rwanda withdrawing its troops within 90 days and the DRC ending all support for the FDLR. As of September 2025, Rwandan troops have not withdrawn. Rwanda
Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda conflict (2022–present)
Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo–Rwanda_conflict_(2022–present)
List of U.S.-backed regime change operations
based on its experiences. On occasion, the Navy provided gunfire support and Army troops were also used. The United Fruit Company and Standard Fruit Company
United States involvement in regime change
United_States_involvement_in_regime_change
Military unit
Headquarters, Headquarters Company and Special Troops Battalion were activated and deployed to Camp Arifjan Kuwait in support of logistical Operations throughout
304th Sustainment Brigade (United States)
304th_Sustainment_Brigade_(United_States)
1962 war between China and India
above sea level and Kaul did not plan on having artillery support for the troops. The Chinese troops opened fire on the Indians, thinking they were north of
Sino-Indian_War
Evacuation of Allied forces in early 1940
British, and French troops (as well as smaller contingents of Dutch and Polish soldiers) were cut off and surrounded by German troops during the six-week
Dunkirk_evacuation
U.S Armed conflict in South Asia
2009, it was announced that 17,000 additional troops would be deployed in two brigades and support troops; the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade of about
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
War_in_Afghanistan_(2001–2021)
Marian apparitions in December 1531
Our Lady of Guadalupe (Spanish: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe), also known as the Virgin of Guadalupe (Spanish: Virgen de Guadalupe) and as La Virgen Morena
Our_Lady_of_Guadalupe
Land warfare force of the United Kingdom
government in quelling violent uprisings by militiamen. British troops also provided support during the 2014 West African Ebola virus epidemic. In November
British_Army
2020 book by Pete Hegseth
for everyone else." He compares his support for Israel to the Crusades, saying "We don't want to fight, but, like our fellow Christians a thousand years
American_Crusade
in Our Name (NION), have all called for the immediate withdrawal of all U.S. troops, "out now." The anti-war movement has debated whether to support existing
Withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq (2007–2011)
Withdrawal_of_United_States_troops_from_Iraq_(2007–2011)
"Troops already in Saudi Arabia, says minister". Dawn. 11 April 2015. Archived from the original on 19 August 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2017. Our troops are
List of countries with overseas military bases
List_of_countries_with_overseas_military_bases
2003–2011 conflict in Iraq
operation where the Iraqi Army did not have direct combat support from conventional coalition ground troops. The offensive was opposed by the Mahdi Army, one
Iraq_War
1940 battle between the Allies and Germany in France
number of British troops were in positions in France to the south of the River Somme. These included some 140,000 men, mostly logistic support and lines-of-communications
Battle_of_Dunkirk
1954 battle in the First Indochina War
13 March and 7 May 1954. The French began an operation to insert, and support, their soldiers at Điện Biên Phủ, deep in the autonomous Tai Federation
Battle_of_Dien_Bien_Phu
1775–1783 conflict in North America
Gage, opposition to the use of foreign troops allowed the Patriots to take control of the legislatures. Support for independence was boosted by Thomas
American_Revolutionary_War
2014 annexation of Ukrainian territory
UA. 19 February 2014. "Vladimir Putin sees small protests, mass support for troops in Ukraine (+video)". The Christian Science Monitor. 2 March 2014
2014 Russian annexation of Crimea
2014_Russian_annexation_of_Crimea
Military unit
Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH), which concluded in 2019. Both missions were marred by controversies, including allegations of U.N. troops sexually
Gang_Suppression_Force
Domestic and international deployments of U.S. military personnel
consists of deployments excepting active combat deployments, including troops in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Somalia. Outside of active combat, US personnel
United States military deployments
United_States_military_deployments
1995 epic historical war drama film by Mel Gibson
conscripts" at the Battle of Falkirk are unhistorical; there were no Irish troops at Falkirk (although many of the English army were, in fact, Welsh). The
Braveheart
American/German engagement December 1944
Battalion, 419th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, and three companies of support troops. General George S. Patton, commander of the U.S. Third Army was not
Siege_of_Bastogne
2025 political-military campaign
his second presidency, Donald Trump ordered deployments of National Guard troops to select U.S. cities in 2025 and certain deployments have continued into
Domestic military deployments by the second Trump administration
Domestic_military_deployments_by_the_second_Trump_administration
North Vietnamese and Viet Cong tactics in the Vietnam War
preceded the main body. Behind the advance troops, came the combat units, headquarters, heavy weapons, combat support soldiers and another combat element. Trailing
NLF_and_PAVN_battle_tactics
1776 skirmishes of the American Revolutionary War
and around the Cedars, 45 km (28 mi) west of Montreal, Quebec. American troops were opposed by a small British Army detachment leading a larger force of
Battle_of_the_Cedars
Country retreat of the US president
agreement in 2019, but refrained after a suicide bombing in Kabul killed US troops. The 46th G7 summit was to be held at Camp David on June 10–12, 2020, but
Camp_David
Armed Philippine-American conflict (1899–1902)
"In order to avoid the very serious misfortune of an encounter between our troops, I demand your immediate withdrawal with your guard from Cavite. One of
Philippine–American_War
French military officer and politician (1757–1834)
French support for the American Revolution. He returned to America in 1780 and was given senior positions in the Continental Army. In 1781, troops under
Marquis_de_Lafayette
said. He recognised "the extraordinary strain this deployment places on our troops and military families", but the deteriorating security situation in the
Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan (2011–2016)
Withdrawal_of_United_States_troops_from_Afghanistan_(2011–2016)
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Contracted form of German Hupprecht, HUPPERT means "bright heart/mind/spirit."
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, support.
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Leader; Support; Merciful
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rest, tranquility.
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Variant spelling of English Milisent, MILICENT means "strong worker."
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from John.
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Fruitful Garden; Orchard; Song; Variant of Carmel
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English : topographic name for someone who lived by a belltower, from a compound of Middle English belle ‘bell’ + hous ‘house’. The surname is now found chiefly in Yorkshire.Greek form of the Italian surname Bella, or alternatively a nickname derived from Slavic bel ‘white’.
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v. t.
To furnish with the means of sustenance or livelihood; to maintain; to provide for; as, to support a family; to support the ministers of the gospel.
v. t.
To vindicate; to maintain; to defend successfully; as, to be able to support one's own cause.
n.
One who, or that which, supports; as, oxygen is a supporter of life.
v. t.
To bear by being under; to keep from falling; to uphold; to sustain, in a literal or physical sense; to prop up; to bear the weight of; as, a pillar supports a structure; an abutment supports an arch; the trunk of a tree supports the branches.
imp. & p. p.
of Support
v. t.
A attend as an honorary assistant; as, a chairman supported by a vice chairman; O'Connell left the prison, supported by his two sons.
v. t.
To uphold by aid or countenance; to aid; to help; to back up; as, to support a friend or a party; to support the present administration.
v. t.
To verify; to make good; to substantiate; to establish; to sustain; as, the testimony is not sufficient to support the charges; the evidence will not support the statements or allegations.
v. t.
To keep from failing or sinking; to solace under affictive circumstances; to assist; to encourage; to defend; as, to support the courage or spirits.
n.
A support or supporter; a stay; a prop.
n.
A port on the seashore, or one accessible for seagoing vessels. Also used adjectively; as, a seaport town.
n.
Fig.: That which supports or sustains; support.
v. t.
To supply with supper.
v. t.
To endure without being overcome, exhausted, or changed in character; to sustain; as, to support pain, distress, or misfortunes.
v. i.
To take supper; to sup.
n.
One who, or that which, undersets or supports; a prop; a support; a pedestal.
n.
That which maintains or preserves from being overcome, falling, yielding, sinking, giving way, or the like; subsistence; maintenance; assistance; reenforcement; as, he gave his family a good support, the support of national credit; the assaulting column had the support of a battery.
possessive pron.
Of or pertaining to us; belonging to us; as, our country; our rights; our troops; our endeavors. See I.
v. t.
To carry on; to enable to continue; to maintain; as, to support a war or a contest; to support an argument or a debate.
v. t.
To assume and carry successfully, as the part of an actor; to represent or act; to sustain; as, to support the character of King Lear.