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Supported

/səˈpɔɹtɪd/ · adjective

Meaning

Held in position, especially from below..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Held in position, especially from below.
  2. Furnished with corroborating evidence.
  3. Helped or aided.
  4. Having supporters.
  5. simple past and past participle of support

Example Sentences

At first his mother treated his theories as the wild ravings of inexperience. But they were so systematically arranged, and his arguments so well supported, that though still in appearance incredulous, she began to fear him.

Synonyms for supported

pendantpendentcorroboratedfosteredbasedbackedverifiedfoundedhangingendorsedsuspendednourishedbuttressedbracedsubstantiatedunderslungfinancedgimbaledbased onsupernatant

Antonyms for supported

unsupported

Related Words

suspendedbackedpendentbaseddanglingcorroboratedhangingunderhungfoundedverifiedbracedsubsidizedbuttressedpendantsupernatantnourishedunderslungendorsedbacked upbased on

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does supported mean?

Supported means Held in position, especially from below..

What is a synonym for supported?

Common synonyms include pendant, pendent, corroborated, fostered.

What is the opposite of supported?

Possible antonyms include unsupported.

How do you use supported in a sentence?

At first his mother treated his theories as the wild ravings of inexperience. But they were so systematically arranged, and his arguments so well supported, that though still in appearance incredulous, she began to fear him.

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