supporting (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
Definition
Providing help, encouragement, or evidence for something or someone.
Examples
The supporting beams were crucial for the stability of the old bridge.
She has always been a supporting friend, always there when I needed her.
The lawyer presented new evidence supporting his client's innocence.
How to Use supporting
- supporting cast (collocation)
- The actors who play secondary roles in a production. — "The film's success was also due to its strong supporting cast."
- supporting documentation (collocation)
- Documents that provide evidence or details for a claim. — "Please submit all supporting documentation with your application."
- supporting a family (collocation)
- Providing financially for one's family. — "He works two jobs for supporting a family of five."
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