Soutenir.
1. To support, or prevent from falling, by placing something under or against
2. To support by placing something under or against — often used with up; to support by placing against something
3. Sustain, strengthen — often used with up
1. To provide support for; to hold up; SYN. hold, hold up, shore up, underpin.
2. To support; of morale, theories, etc.; SYN. bolster, bolster up.
3. To support financially in an enterprise; SYN. see through.
4. To be supportive of; SYN. back up.
5. To play a subordinate role to (another performer).