supportive
pronunciation
How to pronounce supportive in British English:
UK [səˈpɔ:tɪv]
How to pronounce supportive in American English:
US [səˈpɔrtɪv]
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- Adjective:
- furnishing support or assistance
Word Origin
- supportive (adj.)
- 1590s, from support (v.) + -ive. Called "rare" in OED 1st edition and Century Dictionary. Related: Supportively; supportiveness.
Example
- 1. My mother was always interested and supportive .
- 2. Healthy and supportive relationships can help heal wounds .
- 3. That means a strong and supportive policy and regulatory environment .
- 4. You meet supportive friends that will keep you focused and having fun .
- 5. For now , the latest official data shows that foreign buying is supportive .