adj
supported
suh-PAW-tihd
adj
1
Held up, backed, or helped in some way.
"The bridge is supported by steel cables."
"She felt supported by her friends during the ordeal."
How to Use Supported
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHeld up physically, or backed with help, evidence, or encouragement.
Common pairings
well supported
fully supported
Word Forms
more supported comparative, most supported superlative
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The bridge is _____ by steel cables.