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Meaning of SUPPORTING

Pronunciation:  sup'orting

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; "he leaned against the wall for support"
  2. [adj]  furnishing support and encouragement; "the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher"
 
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 Synonyms: encouraging, support, supportive
 
 See Also: activity, dangling, hanging, propping up, shoring, shoring up, suspension

 

 

 

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