English

supportive

səˈpɔɹtɪv, səˈpo(ː)ɹtɪv, səˈpoətɪv, səˈpɔrtɪv, səˈpɔːr.t̬ɪv, səˈpɔːtɪv
Meaning: helpful and sympathetic; providing encouragement or emotional help
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: səˈpo(ː)ɹtɪv, səˈpoətɪv, səˈpɔrtɪv, səˈpɔːr.t̬ɪv, səˈpɔːtɪv

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Example sentences

My family has always been very supportive of my career choices.
My family has always been very supportive of my career choices.
She felt truly blessed to have such a supportive family.
She felt truly blessed to have such a supportive family.
Having a supportive family is a real blessing.
Having a supportive family is a real blessing.
She felt very fortunate to have such supportive friends.
She felt very fortunate to have such supportive friends.

Usage Notes

Used to describe people or groups that provide help, encouragement, or approval, especially during difficult times or for specific goals.

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