CEFR B1

supporting

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: helping, assisting, backing, upholding

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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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