Backing
Support
noun, verbal noun
ようりつ
後ろ盾 （うしろだて） Backing, Support, Backer, Supporter
擁立 （ようりつ） Backing, Support
擁護 （ようご） Protection, Advocacy, Support, Defence
He provided litteral Backing 擁立 by embracing 擁 his friend while standing 立 behind him to prevent backstabbing.
He provided Support by offering yogurt よう and Ritz りつ Crackers.