Supported: meaning, definitions and examples

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supported

[ səˈpɔːrtɪd ]

^{Context #1}

technology

Approved, endorsed, or upheld by an authority or organization.

Synonyms

approved, backed, endorsed

Examples of usage

The new software update is supported by all major operating systems.
Make sure your device meets the minimum requirements to be supported.

^{Context #2}

technology

To provide assistance or encouragement to someone or something.

Synonyms

assist, encourage, help

Examples of usage

The IT team will support you with any technical issues.
He always supports his friends in their endeavors.

^{Context #3}

emotion

To bear all or part of the weight; to hold up.

Synonyms

brace, sustain, uphold

Examples of usage

The pillar supports the roof of the building.
She needed someone to support her during tough times.

Translations

Translations of the word "supported" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suportado

🇮🇳 समर्थित

🇩🇪 unterstützt

🇮🇩 didukung

🇺🇦 підтримуваний

🇵🇱 wspierany

🇯🇵 サポートされた

🇫🇷 soutenu

🇪🇸 soportado

🇹🇷 desteklenen

🇰🇷 지원된

🇸🇦 مدعوم

🇨🇿 podporovaný

🇸🇰 podporovaný

🇨🇳 支持的

🇸🇮 podprt

🇮🇸 stutt

🇰🇿 қолдаған

🇬🇪 მხარდაჭერილი

🇦🇿 dəstəklənən

🇲🇽 soportado

Word origin

The word 'supported' originated from the Latin word 'supportare', which means 'to convey, carry, take up, support'. The term has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to represent endorsement, assistance, and bearing weight. In modern times, 'supported' is commonly associated with technology, where it signifies compatibility, approval, or assistance.