Cool MateMeaning of Supportive
encouraging somebody or giving them help or sympathy
In simple words: Helpful and encouraging to others.
Supportive in a sentence
- a supportive family
- She was very supportive during my father's illness.
- a mutually supportive relationship
- He was strongly supportive of my career.
- They were all extremely supportive to me.
- We are totally supportive of this idea.
- They were strongly supportive of the government's approach.
How to use Supportive
Used in both personal and professional contexts to describe someone who offers help or encouragement. Appropriate when talking about friends, family, or colleagues. Less common in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
supportive + adjective/noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'supportive' friend as a 'support beam' that holds you up.
Related words
Synonyms for Supportive
- encouraging
- helpful
- nurturing
- beneficial
- compassionate
Opposites of Supportive
- unsupportive
- discouraging
- critical
Common mistakes with Supportive
- Confusing 'supportive' with 'supporting' when describing a person.
- Using 'supportive' in contexts where 'patronizing' would be more accurate.
- Not using the adjective form correctly, like saying 'support' instead of 'supportive'.
Supportive appears in
Supportive in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
داعم
مفيد ومشجع للآخرين.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সহায়ক
অন্যদের প্রতি সহায়ক এবং উৎসাহী।
- GermanDeutsch
Unterstützend
Hilfreich und ermutigend für andere.
- SpanishEspañol
Solidario/a, que apoya
Que ayuda y anima a los demás.
- Persianفارسی
حمایتکننده
به دیگران کمککننده و تشویقکننده.
- FrenchFrançais
Solidaire, encourageant
Quelqu'un qui aide et encourage les autres.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सहयोगी
दूसरों के प्रति मददगार और प्रोत्साहित करने वाला।
- ItalianItaliano
Di supporto
Utile e incoraggiante verso gli altri.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Apoiador, que apoia
Alguém que ajuda e encoraja os outros.
- RussianРусский
Поддерживающий
Помогающий и ободряющий других.
- Urduاردو
حمایتی، مددگار
دوسروں کے لیے مددگار اور حوصلہ افزا ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
支持的
对他人有帮助和鼓励。
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- Helpful
- Beneficial
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Frequently asked questions about Supportive
What does Supportive mean?
Helpful and encouraging to others.
What is the definition of Supportive?
encouraging somebody or giving them help or sympathy
How do you use Supportive in a sentence?
a supportive family
Can you give another example of Supportive?
She was very supportive during my father's illness.
What are synonyms for Supportive?
Common alternatives include encouraging, helpful, nurturing, beneficial, compassionate.
What is the opposite of Supportive?
Opposite meanings include unsupportive, discouraging, critical.
What words go with Supportive?
It commonly pairs with be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, of, to.
What are common mistakes when using Supportive?
Confusing 'supportive' with 'supporting' when describing a person. Using 'supportive' in contexts where 'patronizing' would be more accurate. Not using the adjective form correctly, like saying 'support' instead of 'supportive'.
How do you pronounce Supportive?
US: /["/səˈpɔːrtɪv/"]/, UK: /["/səˈpɔːtɪv/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Supportive?
Used in both personal and professional contexts to describe someone who offers help or encouragement. Appropriate when talking about friends, family, or colleagues. Less common in formal writing.
What CEFR level is Supportive?
"Supportive" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.