Supportive describes someone or something that provides encouragement, help, or approval. It indicates a positive and helpful attitude towards another person or their efforts.
Synonyms
encouraginghelpfulunderstandingcaringsympathetic
Antonyms
unsupportivecriticaldiscouragingopposingunhelpful
Translations
supportive in your language
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عربي
داعم يعني تقديم التشجيع أو المساعدة لشخص ما.
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اردو
حمایتی کا مطلب ہے کسی کی حوصلہ افزائی کرنا یا مدد کرنا۔
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हिंदी
सहायक का अर्थ है किसी को प्रोत्साहन या मदद देना।
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中文
支持性的意思是给予某人鼓励或帮助。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Someone supportive helps you. They give you encouragement. They show they believe in you.
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Memory TipThink of 'support' as holding someone up; 'supportive' means you are doing that.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
My family has always been very supportive (giving help) of my career choices.
A supportive (helpful) environment can make a big difference in a child's learning.
She found her colleagues to be incredibly supportive (offering encouragement) during her difficult time.