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supported

/səˈpɔːtɪd/

/səˈpɔrtɪd/

supportedpast participle

/səˈpɔːtɪd/

/səˈpɔrtɪd/

Used as a past participle functioning adjectivally.

Translations

soutenuSens général : maintenu, appuyé ou renforcé par un soutien extérieur.

The bridge remained supported by strong steel beams.

Le pont est resté soutenu par de solides poutres en acier.

soutenuSens figuré : bénéficiant d’un appui, d’un soutien ou d’une approbation.

The project was well-supported by the community, ensuring its success.

Le projet était largement soutenu par la communauté, ce qui a assuré son succès.

Definitions

Having assistance or backing from others.

The project was well-supported by the community, ensuring its success.

Being held up or sustained by something.

The bridge remained supported by strong steel beams.

Synonyms

supportverb

supported

Past Simple

supported

Past Simple

supported

Past Participle

supporting

Gerund

/səˈpɔːt/

/səˈpɔrt/

Translations

soutenir

She supports her friend by attending all his performances.

Elle soutient son ami en assistant à toutes ses représentations.

supporterAu sens de porter un poids ou de maintenir en place.

The beams support the roof of the building.

Les poutres supportent le toit du bâtiment.

Additional translations

appuyerAu sens de défendre, promouvoir ou appuyer une idée, une cause ou une thèse.

étayerAu sens de confirmer ou de renforcer par des preuves.

confirmerAu sens de corroborer une affirmation ou une théorie.

Definitions

To bear the weight of something or keep it from falling.

The beams support the roof of the building.

To provide assistance or backing to someone or something.

She supports her friend by attending all his performances.

To promote the interests or cause of something.

The organization supports environmental conservation efforts.

To confirm or corroborate a statement or theory.

The evidence supports the scientist's hypothesis.

Synonyms

prop up

Antonyms

supportnoun

Definitions

The act of providing assistance or backing to someone or something.

The charity relies on the support of volunteers to carry out its work.

A structure or object that holds something up or serves as a foundation.

The bridge's support was made of reinforced steel to ensure stability.

Emotional or moral encouragement provided to someone.

She received a lot of support from her friends during the difficult time.

A person or thing that provides help or assistance.

He was a great support to his family during the crisis.

A secondary role in a performance or production, often providing assistance to the main role.

The actor played a support role in the film, complementing the lead actor's performance.

supportadjective

Definitions

Providing help, assistance, or auxiliary service; intended to give support.

The IT department handles all support issues through a dedicated support team.