supportive
səˈpɔrtɪv
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Adjective

1.
encouragingproviding encouragement or emotional help
  • Her supportive words helped him overcome his fears..
encouraging helpful uplifting
2.
physical supportdesigned to give support, especially physical
  • The chair's design is supportive for people with back problems..
encouraging helpful
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Expressions with supportive

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therapy providing emotional support and encouragement
Supportive therapy helped her cope with anxiety.

Origin of supportive

Latin, supportare (to carry) + -ive (pertaining to)

Terms with supportive included in their meaning

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supportive
supporting someone's opinions or interests
supportive
helping or providing support in a role
supportive
supporting by providing motivation or approval
supportive
providing assistance or support to others
relationship
have a close and supportive relationship
supportive
supporting or approving of something or someone
companionship
laugh together in a friendly or supportive way
child care
caring for a child in a loving and supportive way

Examples of supportive in a sentence

  • His supportive attitude made a big difference in the team's morale.
  • Supportive shoes are crucial for long walks.
  • The mattress is very supportive for the spine.

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  1. French:encourageant, de soutien, ...
  2. German:unterstützend, stützend, ...
  3. Italian:incoraggiante, sostenitivo, ...
  4. Spanish:solidario, ...
  5. Portuguese:solidário, de apoio, ...
  6. Chinese:支持的, 支撑的, ...
  7. Japanese:支援的, 支える, ...
  8. Arabic:دَاعِم, مُساعِد, ...
  9. Hebrew:תּוֹמֵךְ, ...
  10. Russian:поддерживающий, опорный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підтримуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:सहयोगी, समर्थनकारी, ...
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