soutenir

> soutenir
(verb)
to support.
to sustain.
to maintain.
to bear (supporter) [preterit : bore, past participle : borne].
to peg.
to second.
Expressions :
Se soutenir : to stand on one's feet (tenir debout).
Soutenir la comparaison avec...: to bear comparison with...
to stand comparison with...
Soutenir la concurrence : to compete.
Soutenir des cours : to support prices.
Soutenir la motion : to support the motion.
to second the motion.