- Gave way
- quivered
- Spoke haltingly
- Stumbled and faulted, apparently
- Was hesitant
- of Falter
- Bore gave in
- Buckled under when Ely died out
- Capitulated
- Ceded
- Conceded
- Dealt with (question)
- Gave in
- A prop
- Backing
- Backing, help
- Bear the weight of
- Carry the weight of
- Cheer for
- cheer for bear