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Is ready and gives support (6,2)

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I believe the answer is:

stands by

This clue is a double definition.

'is ready' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'gives support' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'and' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for stands by that I've seen before include "Is ready" , "Is supportive" , "fails to intervene" , "Holds oneself in readiness" , "Is available" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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