Synonyms for supporting

Most common

encouraging · load-bearing · supportive · adjuvant

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Adjective

Antonyms

opposing, against

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Definitions

1. adj. 1

   That supports.

Example sentences

• encouraging Tom keeps encouraging Mary to do things on her own.
• supportive A supportive work environment added to his desire.
• adjuvant The adjuvant participates in the development of the event.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

bearing²

8 letters

adjuvant

10 letters

supportive³

11 letters

encouraging⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (bearing² = 2 syllables).