supported

• Décrit ce qui est soutenu, maintenu ou pris en charge par quelqu'un ou quelque chose d'autre, ou ce qui est appuyé par des arguments, des preuves ou des moyens matériels.

Describes something that is held up, sustained, or provided for by someone or something else.

1. Held up or carriedB1formal

   Having physical support from below or from a structure.

   soutenu physiquement

   • The roof is supported by strong wooden beams.
   • The bridge is supported by concrete pillars.
   • The shelf is supported by brackets attached to the wall.

   Synonymesbracedsustained

   Antonymesunbracedunsupported

2. Backed or endorsedB1formal

   Having assistance, approval, or financial backing from someone or something.

   soutenu, appuyé

   • The project is supported by a government grant.
   • Her decision was supported by her family.
   • The charity is supported by donations from the public.

   Synonymesapprovedbackedfunded

   Antonymesopposedrejectedunsupported

3. Technically compatibleB2formalIT

   Having the necessary hardware, software, or infrastructure to function properly.

   Pris en charge (compatible techniquement)

   • This operating system is supported by most modern computers.
   • The app is supported on both iOS and Android devices.
   • The new printer is supported by the latest driver update.

   Synonymescompatiblecompliantinteroperable

• Verbe signifiant fournir une aide, un appui ou une approbation à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose, ou encore soutenir financièrement ou défendre une idée ou une cause.

A verb used to indicate the act of providing assistance, encouragement, or backing to someone or something.

1. Provide help or assistanceA2formal

   To help someone or something by giving money, effort, or encouragement.

   Apporter un soutien

   • She supports her family financially.
   • We support the new environmental policy.
   • He supports his favorite football team every weekend.

   Synonymesaidassistbackbolsterchampionencouragehelpstand bysuccor

   Antonymesblockdiscourageimpedeopposeundermine

2. Hold up physicallyB1formal

   To bear the weight of something or keep it in position.

   Supporter physiquement

   • The pillars support the roof of the building.
   • This brace supports your injured leg.
   • The bridge supports heavy traffic daily.

   Synonymesbearbracecarryholdpropsustainunderpinuphold

3. Confirm or verifyB2formal

   To provide evidence or arguments that confirm something is true.

   Confirmer ou vérifier

   • The data supports our theory.
   • These documents support her claim.
   • His statement supports the witness's account.

   Synonymesattestback upbear outconfirmcorroborateendorsesubstantiatevalidateverify

   Antonymescontradictdiscreditdisproverebutrefuteundermine