supported
adjectiveverbcommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//səˈpɔːtɪd//
- United States//səˈpɔɹtɪd//
- //səˈpo(ː)ɹtɪd//
- //səˈpoətɪd//
Held in position, especially from below.
adjective
- 1
Held in position, especially from below.
- 2
Furnished with corroborating evidence.
At first his mother treated his theories as the wild ravings of inexperience. But they were so systematically arranged, and his arguments so well supported, that though still in appearance incredulous, she began to fear him.
- 3
Helped or aided.
- 4
Having supporters.
verb
- 1
Also a form of supportsimple past and past participle of support
Forms
- comparative
- more supported
- superlative
- most supported
supplies · Financial resources supplied, often for a particular purpose.supply · To provide (something), to make (something) available for use.support · To help keep from falling.
supported · Held in position, especially from below.
supporter · A person who gives support to someone or something. A person…supporting · That supports.supportive · Providing support.