Gave support to (6)
I believe the answer is:
backed
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">gave support to</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for backed that I've seen before include "Supported, endorsed" , "Put money on" , "Supported; reversed" , "Bet on or offered support" , "Supported or bet on" .)