🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

지지하는

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jiji haneun

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Supportive/səˈpɔːtɪv/
adjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀의 지지하는 친구들이 힘든 시기에 그녀를 도와주었다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Providing help, encouragement, or emotional support.

    "Her supportive friends helped her through tough times."
  2. 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

The word 'supportive' originates from the Middle English term 'supportif', derived from the Old French 'supportif', which in turn comes from the Latin 'supportare', meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe someone or something that provides assistance or encouragement.

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