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supporter
[ suh-pawr-ter, -pohr- ]
noun
- a person or thing that supports.
- an adherent, follower, backer, or advocate.
- a device, usually of elastic cotton webbing, for supporting some part of the body, especially a jockstrap.
- a garter, especially one attached to a garter belt or girdle.
- Heraldry. either of two human or animal figures flanking and supporting an escutcheon in an achievement of arms.
supporter
/ əˈɔːə /
noun
- a person who or thing that acts as a support
- a person who backs a sports team, politician, etc
- a garment or device worn to ease the strain on or restrict the movement of a bodily structure or part
- heraldry a figure or beast in a coat of arms depicted as holding up the shield
Other Word Forms
- ԴDzȴܱ·ǰİ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of supporter1
Example Sentences
Hailing what he called a "revolution of common sense", he told a crowd of supporters in Michigan that he was using his presidency to deliver "profound change".
Pinfield shared more about his condition and expressed gratitude for his supporters in another, lengthier tweet on Monday.
Trump applauded as crowds of supporters chanted, "Lock her up! Lock her up!"
The BBC and The Wall Street Journal recently spoke to Trump supporters about his new tariff regime and other economic policies:
"It's time to build twice as many homes every year with an entirely new housing industry using Canadian technology, Canadian skilled workers, Canadian lumber," Carney told supporters.
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