It's a bit of a wholesale contribution , but maybe there's something getting you somewhere:
Synonyms: Support
Synonyms: accompaniment (n), backing (n), bread and butter (n), documentation (n), financial backing (n), financial support (n), funding (n), keep (n), livelihood (n), living (n), musical accompaniment (n), reenforcement (n), reinforcement (n), supporting (n), sustenance (n), abide (v), affirm (v), back (v), back up (v), bear (v), bear out (v), bolster (v), bolster up (v), brook (v), confirm (v), corroborate (v), defend (v), endorse (v), endure (v), fend for (v), hold (v), hold up (v), keep going (v), patronage (v), patronise (v), patronize (v), plump for (v), plunk for (v), put up (v), stand (v), stomach (v), subscribe (v), substantiate (v), suffer (v), sustain (v), tolerate (v), underpin (v). (additional references)