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supported

Pronunciation: [/səˈpɔɹtɪd/]

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supported: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use supported in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “helping someone or something”

(verb) when you hold something up or give help to someone or something so they don't fall. Like when you help a friend carry their heavy backpack, you are supporting them.

Example

She supported her friend by listening to their problems.

Example

He did not support his teammate during the game, which made them lose.

Example

How can you support your friend when they are feeling sad?

Context: “approval or agreement”

(adjective) to show that you agree with or approve of something. Like when you raise your hand in class to show you agree with a statement, you are supporting it.

Example

The majority of the class supported the idea of having a field trip.

Example

He did not support the proposal, so it was not accepted.

Example

Do you support the new school rule about uniform?

How to pronounce supported

Pronunciation: [/səˈpɔɹtɪd/]

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