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supportive
[ suh-pawr-tiv, -pohr- ]
adjective
- giving support.
- providing sympathy or encouragement:
His family was supportive of his attempts to be a writer.
- providing additional help, information, etc.; auxiliary:
manufacturers of supportive materials.
- Medicine/Medical. helping to maintain a normal physiological balance, as by the intravenous administration of required nutriment.
Other Word Forms
- ܱ·ǰi·Ա noun
- ԴDzȴܱ·ǰi adjective
- ܲȴܱ·ǰi adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of supportive1
Example Sentences
"The most attractive thing is that the Vietnamese government is very supportive. The electronics industry is expanding out of China and a lot will choose Vietnam."
"The fans were so supportive before and during the game. Even at 1-0 down you felt this team and the fans could get it over the line."
Though the organization is not always supportive of tax credits, the federation has always supported the film and TV program, she said.
“The way Alec encourages everyone to feel fully free to move without judgment is a huge part of this. It was a truly supportive environment.”
They're so supportive whenever I talk about my experiences with friendship, my eating disorder and more recently, they supported me through my BRCA2 diagnosis.
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