Synonyms for
Supporters
Definition
People who give help or encouragement to someone or something.
Synonyms & similar words
helper
suspensor
jockstrap
jock
friend
protagonist
patron
assistant
athleticsupporter
sponsor
champion
garter
admirer
help
booster
supporter
backers
champions
defenders
fans
followers
advocates
allies
boosters
sympathizers
patrons
promoters
sponsors
protectors
upholders
partisans
maintainers
helpers
assistants
aiders
contributors
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- loyal supporters
- strong supporters
- political supporters
- team supporters
- passionate supporters
- active supporters
- key supporters
Word family
Usage note
While 'supporters' can refer to people who physically hold something up, it most commonly refers to people who agree with and help a particular person, group, or idea. It is generally a neutral term.
Example sentences
- The supporters held up signs to show their love for the team.
- I have many supporters who help me with my project.
- The politician thanked her supporters in her victory speech.
- The charity received a lot of support from generous supporters.
- The singer's supporters lined up for hours to get a ticket to her concert.
Quotes
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. - Helen Keller
No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it. - H.E. Luccock