supporter
12 synonyms and 4 antonyms for supporter, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who backs or helps another person or thing.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Someone who backs or helps another person or thing.
“She is a loyal supporter of local artists and buys their work often.”
2. noun
Someone who backs a cause, a political party or a movement, and speaks up for it.
“He has been a vocal supporter of animal welfare for many years.”
Opposites
Etymology
From Middle English supporter or supportour, equivalent to support plus -er.
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