supporting
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Is supporting a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of supporting?
Definition
noun (English)
1. the act of bearing the weight of or strengtheningExamples: "he leaned against the wall for support"Synonyms: support, supporting
verb (English)
1. give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage toExamples: "She supported him during the illness"; "Her children always backed her up"Synonyms: back up, support
2. support materially or financiallyExamples: "he does not support his natural children"; "The scholarship supported me when I was in college"Synonyms: support
3. be behind; approve ofExamples: "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960"Synonyms: back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support
4. be the physical support of; carry the weight ofExamples: "The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What's holding that mirror?"Synonyms: hold, hold up, support, sustain
5. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or factsExamples: "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"Synonyms: affirm, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support, sustainAntonyms: negate
6. adopt as a beliefExamples: "I subscribe to your view on abortion"Synonyms: subscribe, support
adjective satellite (English)
1. furnishing support and encouragementExamples: "the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher"Synonyms: encouraging, supporting
2. capable of bearing a structural loadExamples: "a supporting wall"Synonyms: load-bearing, supporting
Definition source: Wiktionary