supported
səˈpɔː.tɪd
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Definition of supported - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
physical supportheld in position from below
  • The bridge was supported by strong pillars.
propped reinforced upheld
2.
helphelped or aided by others
  • The project was supported by several volunteers.
aided assisted
3.
supporthaving supporters or advocates
  • The candidate was well supported in the election.
backed endorsed
4.
evidencefurnished with corroborating evidence
  • The theory was supported by recent research findings.
substantiated verified
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Expressions with supported

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funded or maintained by the government
The state-supported museum offers free entry to students..
paid for mainly by money earned from selling advertisements
The app is free because it uses an advertising-supported model.
end of a beam allowing rotation and horizontal movement
The simply supported end of the beam was carefully inspected.

Origin of supported

Latin, supportare (to carry) + -

Terms with supported included in their meaning

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physical support
be supported by something underneath
supported
equipped with a support or backing
camping
portable shelter made of fabric supported by poles
emotionally supported
made to feel less worried or unhappy
equipment
designed to be supported by a stand resting on the floor
injured arm
supported or held by a cloth band for injury
movement
supported and moved
ideals
principle or aim supported by a group

Examples of supported in a sentence

  • Each level of the structure was supported securely.
  • The initiative was supported by local businesses.
  • Feeling supported, she pursued her dreams confidently.
  • The policy was strongly supported by the community.
  • Her ideas were supported by many experts.
  • The hypothesis was supported by multiple experiments.

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  1. French:soutenu, assisté, ...
  2. German:getragen, unterstützt, ...
  3. Italian:sostenuto, assistito, ...
  4. Spanish:sostenido, respaldado, ...
  5. Portuguese:sustentado, apoiado, ...
  6. Chinese:支撑的, 得到支持的, ...
  7. Japanese:支えられた, 支援された, ...
  8. Arabic:مَدْعُوم, مُؤَيَّد, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִתְמָךְ, נֶעֱזָר, ...
  10. Russian:поддержанный, помогаемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підтриманий, підтримуваний, ...
  12. Hindi:सहारा-प्राप्त, सहायता-प्राप्त, ...
support
səˈpɔːrt
support: something that holds up or bears weight
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Definition of support - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
physical structuresomething that holds up or bears weight
  • The bridge's support was damaged in the storm.
brace buttress prop
2.
emotional backingemotional or moral assistance
  • She received a lot of support from her friends.
assistance backing encouragement
3.
fundingfinancial help provided to an organization or person
  • The project received support from several grants..
aid assistance funding

Verb

tr.
1.
physical supporthelp keep from falling or collapsing
  • The beams support the roof.
hold prop sustain
2.
endorsementback or favor a cause or idea
  • Many people support the new policy.
advocate endorse
3.
evidenceprovide evidence to substantiate
  • The data supports the scientist's theory.
confirm corroborate validate
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  • support: something that holds up or bears weight
    something that holds up or bears weight

Expressions with support

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in a way that barely keeps existing or working
The company is operating on life support after the crisis.
gather support or interest through effort
The politician traveled across the country to drum up support for his campaign.
thing that provides strong support
The community center is a pillar of support for local residents.
rapid increase in public approval
The candidate experienced a groundswell of support after the debate.
overwhelming amount of help or approval
The candidate received a tsunami of support from the community.
lack of apparent income or financial resources
He was arrested for having no visible means of support.

Origin of support

Latin, supportare (to carry)

Examples of support in a sentence

  • The sculpture relied on a hidden support to stand upright.
  • His support was crucial during her recovery.
  • The charity provides support to those in need.
  • The charity relies on support from donors.
  • Without support, the initiative would fail.
  • Customer support is available 24/7 for your convenience.

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  1. French:support, soutenir, ...
  2. German:Stütze, stützen, ...
  3. Italian:supporto, sostenere, ...
  4. Spanish:soporte, sostener, ...
  5. Portuguese:suporte, sustentar, ...
  6. Chinese:支撑, 撑住, ...
  7. Japanese:支柱, 支える, ...
  8. Arabic:دَعَامة, دَعَمَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תּוֹמֵךְ, לִתְמוֹךְ, ...
  10. Russian:опора, поддерживать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:опора, підтримувати, ...
  12. Hindi:सहारा, सहारा देना, ...
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