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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSupportive
/səˈpɔːr.tɪv/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Providing help, encouragement, or emotional support.
"Her supportive friends helped her through tough times." - 2
Characterized by a willingness to assist or promote the well-being of others.
"The teacher created a supportive environment for her students."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the late Middle English verb 'supporten', originating from Old French 'supporter', which traces back to the Latin 'supportare' (to bring, convey, or endure), combining 'sub-' (from below) and 'portare' (to carry). Over time, the suffix '-ive' was added to form an adjective describing one who provides backing, encouragement, or assistance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Supportive" is said worldwide
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soutenant
Transliteration: su-tuh-nahn
"Ses amis soutenants l'ont aidée à traverser des moments difficiles."
unterstützend
Transliteration: oon-ter-shtoot-send
"Ihre unterstützenden Freunde halfen ihr in schwierigen Zeiten."
di supporto
Transliteration: dee soo-por-toh
"I suoi amici di supporto l'hanno aiutata nei momenti difficili."
de apoyo
Transliteration: deh ah-poh-yoh
"Sus amigos de apoyo la ayudaron en momentos difíciles."
de apoio
Transliteration: dee ah-poy-oh
"Seus amigos de apoio a ajudaram em momentos difíceis."
समर्थक
Transliteration: samarthak
"उसके समर्थक दोस्तों ने कठिन समय में उसकी मदद की।"
支持的
Transliteration: zhīchí de
"她的支持朋友在困难时期帮助了她。"
지지하는
Transliteration: jiji haneun
"그녀의 지지하는 친구들이 힘든 시기에 그녀를 도와주었다."
支援的な
Transliteration: shien-teki na
"彼女の支援的な友人たちは困難な時期に彼女を助けました。"
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