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supported

Definition for supported

adjective as in backed personally

Strongest matches

backed, financed

Strong matches

promoted, sustained

adjective as in supported physically

Strong matches

bolstered, braced, firm, floated

Weak matches

held up, lifted up

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Example Sentences

The prime minister, a former director of public prosecutions, has previously supported assisted dying, but the government has pledged to remain neutral on the issue, and MPs are being allowed to vote according to their conscience rather than along party lines.

From BBC

Because Zeldin represented a Long Island district, he has supported conservation measures that focus on Long Island coastlines.

From Salon

Haley had committed the unforgivable sin of running against Trump in the primaries, but beyond that, both she and Pompeo supported—and still do support—boosting military aid to Ukraine.

From Slate

The carol service is supported by the Royal Foundation, the charity which supports the work of the prince and princess.

From BBC

Min broke from party leadership, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, over the summer when he publicly supported Proposition 36, a controversial anti-crime measure that will increase penalties for certain theft and drug offenses.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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