Synonyms for
Supporting
Definition
giving assistance or encouragement to someone or something
Synonyms & similar words
underpin
stand
sustain
subscribe
affirm
corroborate
digest
bear
patronize
stomach
suffer
endorse
tolerate
support
indorse
abide
endure
patronise
confirm
patronage
brook
substantiate
hold
back
encouraging
helping
aiding
assisting
backing
encouraging
upholding
advocating
championing
bolstering
sustaining
underpinning
propping
fostering
nurturing
facilitating
promoting
boosting
fortifying
reinforcing
validating
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- supporting evidence
- supporting role
- supporting beam
- supporting cast
- supporting structure
- supporting document
- supporting staff
- supporting argument
Word family
Usage note
The word 'supporting' often implies providing help or evidence to strengthen something. Be mindful of the context; 'supporting' can refer to physical structure or abstract assistance.
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Example sentences
- I am supporting my friend's lemonade stand by buying a cup.
- The strong foundation is supporting the tall building.
- The teacher is supporting her students by providing extra help after class.
- The parents are supporting their child's dreams by encouraging them to pursue their passion.
- The team is supporting their captain by cheering him on.
Quotes
Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
We rise by lifting others.