Supported - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |səˈpɔːrtəd|  American pronunciation of the word supported
Brit.  |səˈpɔːtɪd|  British pronunciation of the word supported
- this word is a past tense form of the verb to support
- this word is a past participle form of the verb to support

adjective

- sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
a club entirely supported by membership dues
well-supported allegations
- held up or having the weight borne especially from below
supported joints in a railroad track have ties directly under the rail ends

Extra examples

Her policies are supported by a large part of the population.

The study is supported by the American Medical Association.

Her friends supported her by signing her petition.

The policy is supported by the vast majority of citizens.

The party supported its candidate with enthusiasm.

The proposed new law is supported by the oil lobby.

The swimmer is supported by the water's buoyancy.

The porch is supported by steel cantilevers.

His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.

We supported a peace pact between the two countries.

They supported the war with a fierce patriotism.

...a periodical town newsletter that is supported by local advertisers...

The bridge is supported by concrete pylons.

The people supported the regency.

...the tree swing was supported only by a couple of skinny branches...

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