supporting

US /səˈpɔːr.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /səˈpɔːr.t̬ɪŋ/
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providing encouragement or approval

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She has always been a supporting friend.
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The community provided supporting services to the victims.
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encouragingapprovinghelpfulassistingbacking
2.

bearing the weight of something; holding something up

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The main beam is crucial for supporting the roof.
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These columns are supporting the entire structure.
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bearingcarryingholdingsustainingunderpinning
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the action of giving assistance or approval

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The team is focused on supporting the new initiative.
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His continuous supporting of her ideas helped her succeed.
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assistanceaidhelpbackingendorsement
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to give approval, comfort, or encouragement to someone or something

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We need to support our local businesses.
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The evidence does not support his claim.
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backaidassisthelpendorse
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