Meaning of the word supporting in English

What does supporting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

supporting

US /səˈpɔːr.t̬ɪŋ/

UK /səˈpɔː.tɪŋ/

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.

Synonym:

encouraging approving helpful assisting backing

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.

Synonym:

bearing carrying holding sustaining underpinning

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.

Synonym:

assistance aid help backing endorsement

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.

Synonym:

back aid assist help endorse