Supportive: meaning, definitions and examples

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supportive

[ səˈpɔːrtɪv ]

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relationships

Providing encouragement, help, or comfort to someone in a difficult situation.

Synonyms

comforting, encouraging, helpful

Examples of usage

He was very supportive when I was going through a tough time.
She is always there for me, offering supportive words and advice.
The supportive environment at work really helped me to overcome my challenges.

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behavior

Showing approval, agreement, or loyalty towards someone or something.

Synonyms

agreeable, approving, loyal

Examples of usage

He gave me a supportive nod during the meeting, indicating his agreement.
Her supportive attitude towards the project helped to boost morale.
The team members were very supportive of each other's efforts.

Translations

Translations of the word "supportive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 solidário

🇮🇳 समर्थनकारी

🇩🇪 unterstützend

🇮🇩 mendukung

🇺🇦 підтримуючий

🇵🇱 wspierający

🇯🇵 支援的な

🇫🇷 solidaire

🇪🇸 solidario

🇹🇷 destekleyici

🇰🇷 지원하는

🇸🇦 داعم

🇨🇿 podpůrný

🇸🇰 podporný

🇨🇳 支持的

🇸🇮 podporen

🇮🇸 stuðningsríkur

🇰🇿 қолдаушы

🇬🇪 მხარდამჭერი

🇦🇿 dəstəkləyici

🇲🇽 solidario

Word origin

The word 'supportive' originates from the verb 'support', which comes from the Latin word 'supportare', meaning 'to carry, convey, or sustain'. The concept of providing support or assistance to others has been valued throughout history in various cultures and societies. The adjective 'supportive' emerged in English to describe the quality of being encouraging, helpful, or approving towards others.