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supporter

|sup/port/er|

🇺🇸

/səˈpɔːrtər/

🇬🇧

/səˈpɔːtə/

(support)

assist, bear weight

Base Form	Plural	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Adjective	Adjective	Adverb	Adverb
support	supports	supporters	supporting	supports	supported	supported	supporting	supporter	supportive	supported	supportively	supportably

Etymology

Etymology Information

'supporter' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'supporter', where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'portare' meant 'to carry'.

Historical Evolution

'supporter' changed from the Old French word 'supporter' and eventually became the modern English word 'supporter'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to carry or hold up', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who supports'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who approves of and encourages someone or something.

She is a strong supporter of environmental causes.

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Noun 2

an object that holds something up or in place.

The bridge's supporters were reinforced to ensure safety.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39