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Supported

/səˈpɔːtɪd/

To keep from falling.

📖 Definitions of "Supported"

verb
  1. 1

    To keep from falling.

    "Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

  2. 2

    To answer questions and resolve problems regarding something sold.

    "Sure they sell the product, but do they support it?"

  3. 3

    To back a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid.

    "I support France in the World Cup."

  4. 4

    To help, particularly financially.

    "The government supports the arts in several ways."

adjective
  1. 1

    Held in position, especially from below.

  2. 2

    Furnished with corroborating evidence.

  3. 3

    Helped or aided.

  4. 4

    Having supporters.

🔄 Synonyms of "Supported"

23 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
pendantnoun(architecture) A supporting post attached to the main rafter.
pendentnounDangling, drooping, hanging down or suspended.
corroboratedStrengthened; confirmed; rendered more certain.
fosteredprovided with parental care and nurture especially by a surrogate or surrogates
basedverbFounded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.
backed(in combination) Having specified type of back.
verifiednoun(Internet slang) A user of the Twitter microblogging service whose identity has been confirmed by Twitter.
foundedHaving a basis.
hangingnounSuspended.
endorsed(heraldry) Flanked by endorses.
suspendedCaused to stop for a while; interrupted or delayed.
nourishedfed
buttressedHaving buttresses or supports.
bracedHaving braces or similar supports.
substantiatedsupported or established by evidence or proof
underslunghaving a low center of gravity
financedsupported financially
gimbaledsupported on gimbals and remaining steady or level when the base tips
based onbeing founded on
supernatantnounThe liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate.
subsidizedthat receives a subsidy
underhungHung or suspended from above.
backed uphaving backing

↔️ Antonyms of "Supported"

Words with the opposite meaning.

WordDefinition
unsupportedFor which support or help is not available.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Supported"

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WordDefinition
suspendedverbCaused to stop for a while; interrupted or delayed.
backed(in combination) Having specified type of back.
pendentnounDangling, drooping, hanging down or suspended.
basedverbsimple past and past participle of base
danglingnounSuspended from above.
corroboratedverbStrengthened; confirmed; rendered more certain.
hangingnounSuspended.
underhungHung or suspended from above.
foundedHaving a basis.
verifiednoun(Internet slang) A user of the Twitter microblogging service whose identity has been confirmed by Twitter.
bracedHaving braces or similar supports.
subsidizedthat receives a subsidy
buttressedverbHaving buttresses or supports.
pendantnoun(architecture) A supporting post attached to the main rafter.
supernatantnounThe liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate.
nourishedfed
underslunghaving a low center of gravity
endorsedverb(heraldry) Flanked by endorses.
backed uphaving backing
based onbeing founded on

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