Synonyms: support, supporting
Definition: the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
Usage: he leaned against the wall for support
Similar words: activity
Definition: any specific behavior
Usage: they avoided all recreational activity
Synonyms: supporting, load-bearing
Definition: capable of bearing a structural load
Usage: a supporting wall
Similar words: bearing
Definition: (of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain
Synonyms: supporting, encouraging
Definition: furnishing support and encouragement
Usage: the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher
Similar words: supportive
Definition: furnishing support or assistance
Usage: a supportive family network; his family was supportive of his attempts to be a writer