| 1. supporting [ Synonyms: encouraging] | |
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Furnishing support and encouragement
"the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher";
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| 2. supporting [ Synonyms: load-bearing] | |
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Capable of bearing a structural load
"a supporting wall";
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| 1. supporting [ Synonyms: support] | |
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The act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
"he leaned against the wall for support";
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