supported

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

ruОписывает то, что поддерживается, удерживается или обеспечивается кем-то или чем-то другим.esDescribe algo que es sostenido, mantenido o respaldado por alguien o algo más, ya sea físicamente, emocionalmente o en términos de ayuda o defensa.frDécrit 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.deBezeichnet etwas, das von jemandem oder etwas anderem gestützt, getragen oder aufrechterhalten wird; auch im Sinne von unterstützt, gefördert oder mit Mitteln versehen.ptDescreve algo que recebe apoio, amparo ou suporte de alguém ou de algo; também pode indicar algo que é sustentado fisicamente ou que tem respaldo em evidências ou recursos.zh指得到支持、支撑或供养的，也可指被证实、被拥护的。arيصف شيئًا يحظى بالدعم أو التأييد أو المساندة من شخص أو جهة أخرى، أو شيئًا يُحمل أو يُثبَّت أو يُقوَّى بواسطة شيء آخر.

1. Held up or carried B1 formal

   Having physical support from below or from a structure.

   • 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.

   ruПоддерживаемыйessostenido, apoyadofrsoutenu physiquementdeGestütztptSustentadozh受支撑的arمُسْنَد

   Synonymes: bracedsustained

   Antonymes: unbracedunsupported

2. Backed or endorsed B1 formal

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

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

   ruПоддерживаемыйesrespaldado o apoyadofrsoutenu, appuyédeunterstütztptApoiadozh受支持的arمدعوم

   Synonymes: approvedbackedfunded

   Antonymes: opposedrejectedunsupported

3. Technically compatible B2 formal IT

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

   • 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.

   ruПоддерживаемыйescompatible técnicamentefrPris en charge (compatible techniquement)deUnterstütztptSuportadozh受支持的arمدعوم

   Synonymes: compatiblecompliantinteroperable

• more supported comparative form
• most supported superlative form

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

ruГлагол, обозначающий предоставление помощи, поддержки или одобрения кому-либо или чему-либо.esVerbo que significa dar ayuda, respaldo o aprobación a alguien o algo.frVerbe 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.deVerb, das die Gewährung von Hilfe, Unterstützung oder Zustimmung für jemanden oder etwas bezeichnet; es kann auch bedeuten, etwas zu befürworten, zu finanzieren oder dafür einzutreten.ptVerbo que indica dar apoio, ajuda ou aprovação a alguém ou algo; também pode significar sustentar fisicamente ou financeiramente, defender uma causa ou confirmar uma afirmação.zh表示给予帮助、支持或赞同的动词。arفعل يدل على تقديم المساعدة أو الدعم أو الموافقة لشخص أو شيء ما.

1. Provide help or assistance A2 formal

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

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

   ruПоддерживатьesApoyar, brindar ayuda o asistenciafrApporter un soutiendeUnterstützenptApoiarzh支持arيدعم

   Synonymes: aidassistbackbolsterchampionencouragehelpstand bysuccor

   Antonymes: blockdiscourageimpedeopposeundermine

2. Hold up physically B1 formal

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

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

   ruПоддерживать физическиesSostener físicamentefrSupporter physiquementdeKörperlich stützenptSustentar fisicamentezh物理支撑arالدعم الجسدي

   Synonymes: bearbracecarryholdpropsustainunderpinuphold

3. Confirm or verify B2 formal

   To provide evidence or arguments that confirm something is true.

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

   ruПодтверждатьesRespaldar o confirmarfrConfirmer ou vérifierdeBestätigenptConfirmarzh证实arيؤكد

   Synonymes: attestback upbear outconfirmcorroborateendorsesubstantiatevalidateverify

   Antonymes: contradictdiscreditdisproverebutrefuteundermine

• supported past participle
• supported past simple
• supporting present participle
• supports third person singular