SUPPORTING Synonyms
There are 59 hypernyms of the word supporting. (close relations)
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| backing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of providing approval and support • something forming a back that is added for strengthening • financial resources provided to make some project possible | ||||||
| encouraging | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • giving courage or confidence or hope adjective satellite • furnishing support and encouragement | ||||||
| advocating | verbv | |||||
noun • a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea • a lawyer who pleads cases in court verb • push for something • speak, plead, or argue in favor of | ||||||
| aiding | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||
noun • a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause • the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something verb • give help or assistance; be of service • improve the condition of | ||||||
| assisting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play verb • give help or assistance; be of service • act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function • work for, or be a servant to | ||||||
| bolstering | verbv | |||||
noun • a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows verb • support and strengthen • prop up with a pillow or bolster • add padding to | ||||||
| championing | verbv | |||||
noun • someone who has won first place in a competition • someone who fights for a cause • a person who backs a politician or a team etc. • someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field adjective satellite • holding first place in a contest verb • protect or fight for as a champion | ||||||
| endorsing | verbv | |||||
verb • be behind; approve of • give support or one's approval to • guarantee as meeting a certain standard • sign as evidence of legal transfer | ||||||
| facilitating | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
verb • make easier • be of use • increase the likelihood of (a response) | ||||||
| favoring | nounn | |||||
verb • To look upon fondly; to prefer. • To encourage, conduce to • To do a favor [noun sense 1] for; to show beneficence toward. • To treat with care. • (including) To resemble, to look like (another person). | ||||||
| furthering | verbv | |||||
adverb • to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense) • in addition or furthermore • to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense) adjective satellite • more distant in especially degree verb • promote the growth of • contribute to the progress or growth of | ||||||
| promoting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • contribute to the progress or growth of • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • make publicity for; try to sell (a product) • be changed for a superior chess or checker piece • change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent | ||||||
| reinforcing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • make stronger • strengthen and support with rewards | ||||||
| sustaining | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • lengthen or extend in duration or space • undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) • provide with nourishment • supply with necessities and support • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • admit as valid • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts | ||||||
| upholding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last • stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals • support against an opponent | ||||||
| corroborate | verbv | |||||
verb • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • give evidence for • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm | ||||||
| sustain | verbv | |||||
verb • lengthen or extend in duration or space • undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) • provide with nourishment • supply with necessities and support • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • admit as valid • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts | ||||||
| abide | verbv | |||||
verb • dwell • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||
| accompaniment | nounn | |||||
noun • an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • something added to complete or embellish or make perfect • the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them | ||||||
| affirm | verbv | |||||
verb • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true • say yes to | ||||||
