a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission; "they called for artillery support"
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; "he leaned against the wall for support"
aiding the cause or policy or interests of; "the president no longer had the support of his own party"; "they developed a scheme of mutual support"
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities; "his support kept the family together"; "they gave him emotional support during difficult times"
any device that bears the weight of another thing; "there was no place to attach supports for a shelf"
supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation; "the statue stood on a marble support"
something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest; "the policy found little public support"; "his faith was all the support he needed"; "the team enjoyed the support of their fans"
the financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood"
financial resources provided to make some project possible; "the foundation provided support for the experiment"
play a subordinate role to (another performer); "Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act"
support materially or financially; "he does not support his natural children"; "The scholarship supported me when I was in college"
give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to; "She supported him during the illness"; "Her children always backed her up"
notify, usually in advance; "I warned you that I would ask some difficult questions"
ask to go away; "The old man warned the children off his property"
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk; "The director warned him that he might be fired"; "The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking"
admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior; "I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet"
give heed (to); "The children in the audience attended the recital quietly"; "She hung on his every word"; "They attended to everything he said"
take charge of or deal with; "Could you see about lunch?"; "I must attend to this matter"; "She took care of this business"
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.; "She attends class regularly"; "I rarely attend services at my church"; "did you go to the meeting?"
to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result; "Menuhin's playing was attended by a 15-minute standing ovation"
give or bring back; "Restore the stolen painting to its rightful owner"
bring back into original existence, use, function, or position; "restore law and order"; "reestablish peace in the region"; "restore the emperor to the throne"
return to its original or usable and functioning condition; "restore the forest to its original pristine condition"