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- [suh-pawrt, -pohrt]
- /səˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt/
- /səˈpɔː.tɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suh-pawrt, -pohrt]
- /səˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt/
Definitions of supporting word
- verb with object supporting to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for. 1
- verb with object supporting to sustain or withstand (weight, pressure, strain, etc.) without giving way; serve as a prop for. 1
- verb with object supporting to undergo or endure, especially with patience or submission; tolerate. 1
- verb with object supporting to sustain (a person, the mind, spirits, courage, etc.) under trial or affliction: They supported him throughout his ordeal. 1
- verb with object supporting to maintain (a person, family, establishment, institution, etc.) by supplying with things necessary to existence; provide for: to support a family. 1
- verb with object supporting to uphold (a person, cause, policy, etc.) by aid, countenance, one's vote, etc.; back; second. 1
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Origin of supporting
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; (v.) Middle English supporten < Middle French supporter < Medieval Latin supportāre to endure (Latin: to convey), equivalent to sup- sup- + portāre to carry (see port5); (noun) Middle English, derivative of the v.
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Parts of speech for Supporting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
supporting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
supporting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for supporting
adj supporting
- adjunctive — that constitutes an adjunct
- adjuvant — aiding or assisting
- affirmative — An affirmative word or gesture indicates that you agree with what someone has said or that the answer to a question is 'yes'.
- affirmatory — showing or giving confirmation, ratification, or assertion
- appurtenant — relating, belonging, or accessory
prep supporting
- behind — If something is behind a thing or person, it is on the other side of them from you, or nearer their back rather than their front.
noun supporting
- confirmation — the act of confirming
- inspiritment — to infuse spirit or life into; enliven.
- invigoration — to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
- encouragement — The action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
adjective supporting
- advocating — to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly: He advocated higher salaries for teachers.
- aiding — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- attached — If you are attached to someone or something, you like them very much.
- backup — Backup consists of extra equipment, resources, or people that you can get help or support from if necessary.
- for — for loop
Antonyms for supporting
adj supporting
- corrosive — A corrosive substance is able to destroy solid materials by a chemical reaction.
See also
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