supporting
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2.1
- adjective
- /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
- A supporting network of friends can help you through challenging times.
Examples
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A supporting environment at work is essential for employee well-being.
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The teacher’s supporting attitude made a big difference to her anxious students.
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He played a supporting role in helping her recover from the setback.
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She is very supporting during tough times.
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His supporting words helped her feel better.
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The coach provided supporting guidance that encouraged the players to improve.
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Her supporting comments lifted his spirits after his difficult performance.
Synonyms
722
1.0
Willing to give support and useful advice
335
2.8
Willing to give help or comfort when someone needs it
130
1.9
Giving someone support or hope so they feel more confident
126
1.4
Making someone feel less worried or upset
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4.6
Support someone during difficult times
Antonyms
Compounds
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4.0
A part that holds something and keeps it upright, like columns or a skeleton
- Specialized
1
7.0
Gunfire by other soldiers or tanks that protects attacking soldiers from the enemy
- Specialized
1
8.5
Gunfire aimed near friendly troops to protect them from immediate enemy threats
- Specialized
Fire from heavy guns at enemy targets far behind friendly troops to disrupt supplies and reinforcements
- Jargon
Fire from guns or artillery that helps one group of soldiers during combat
How Supportive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Supporting comes from Latin parts sub- 'under' and portare 'to carry', so think of it as 'carrying from below' in a human way. That's why supporting means giving help or encouragement to 'hold someone up' when they need it.