support

How to sign: establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
"his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant";

Similiar / Same: confirm, corroborate, substantiate, affirm

Within this category: back, document, prove, validate, verify, vouch

support

How to sign: give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
"She supported him during the illness"; "Her children always backed her up";

Similiar / Same: back up

Within this category: help, patronize, promote, second, sponsor, undergird

support

How to sign: argue or speak in defense of
"She supported the motion to strike";

Similiar / Same: defend, fend for

Categories: argue, reason

Within this category: apologize, stand up, uphold

support

How to sign: documentary validation
"his documentation of the results was excellent"; "the strongest support for this this view is the work of Jones";

Similiar / Same: documentation

Categories: proof, substantiation, validation