支撑

Is the stand strong enough to support it?

Sixteen huge pillars sustain/uphold the roof of the tower.

The state-owned enterprise was losing money, and was propped up by state subsidy.

The whole family depended on him.

How long will our food supplies hold out?

He propped himself up into a sitting position, still feeling dizzy.

They were borne up by love of their motherland.

shore up a perilous situation

maintain the front/a show; keep up appearance

prop up an ailing economy