Bear the weight of (7)

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support

(Other definitions for support that I've seen before include "Maintain, back" , "strengthen" , "Keep from falling, as crutch does (7)" , "Help -- encourage" , "Bolster or back up" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and the Sydney Morning Herald.

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