| brace(verb, hold, maintain, uphold, reinforce) |
| buttress(verb, hold, maintain, uphold, reinforce) |
| carry(verb, hold, maintain, uphold, reinforce) |
| confirm |
| corroborate |
| cradle(verb, hold, maintain, stay, bear) |
| crutch(verb, hold, maintain, stay, bear) |
| keep up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, maintain) |
| mainstay(verb, hold, maintain, stay, bear) |
| maintain(verb, reinforce, buttress, buoy) |
| prop(verb, hold, maintain, uphold, reinforce) |
| prop up(verb, expression, maintain, reinforce, buttress) |
| shore(verb, hold, maintain, stay, bear) |
| shoulder(verb, hold, maintain, stay, bear) |
| stay(verb, hold, maintain, bear, base) |
| strengthen |
| upbear(verb, support, hold, maintain, stay) |
| afford support |
| attest |
| be a foundation for(verb, support, hold, maintain, stay) |