adj
supportive
suh-PAW-tihv
adj
1
Giving encouragement, help, or approval.
"Her parents were incredibly supportive of her career change."
"He has a supportive network of friends."
How to Use Supportive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOffering encouragement, help, or emotional backing.
Common pairings
supportive friends
supportive environment
be supportive of
Word Forms
more supportive comparative, most supportive superlative
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Etymology
From support + -ive.