bear out

verb3

1. •
   To corroborate, prove, or confirm; to demonstrate; to provide evidence for.

   • It was a promising idea, but the evidence did not bear out their theory.
2. •
   To move quickly and sharply in an outward direction during a race; to veer out.

   • That horse always bears out on the turns.
3. •
   To maintain and support to the end; to defend to the last.

   • 'Tis Company only that can bear a Man out in an ill Thing — 1694