support 
英 [səˈpɔːt]  美 [səˈpɔrt] 
n. 支撑；帮助；拥护；支援

v. 支撑；鼓励；赞成；支援；供养；证实

例句：
The prime minister gave his full support to the reforms. 

首相对改革表示全力支持。

They had failed to mobilize trade union support. 

他们没能动员工会给予支持。

She has given me a lot of support. 

她给了我很多帮助。

Thick wooden posts supported the ceiling. 

粗木桩支撑着天花板。