supporter
gb/səpˈɔɹtɚ/ us/səpˈɔɹtɚ/
A2
Anglais
~ 2100
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
entity
1
Person who backs someone or something
A person who helps or agrees with someone or something.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is a supporter of [someone/something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'supporter' with 'support', using 'I am support of...' instead of 'I am a supporter of...'. Remember that 'supporter' is a noun referring to a person.
Synonymes
backer (Often used for someone who provides financial or influential support.)
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advocate (Emphasizes speaking or acting in favor of a cause.)
Antonymes
opponent (Someone who is against or disagrees with a person or cause.)
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critic (Someone who expresses disapproval or points out faults.)
Collocations
loyal supporter
|strong supporter
|political supporter
|supporter of democracy
|football supporter
Thèmes
relationships
|politics
|sports
|communication
Exemples
- Thousands of supporters gathered to welcome the team home.
- She has been a strong supporter of environmental policies for years.
- The president thanked his supporters during the speech.
- He is a loyal supporter of the local theater.
- Supporters cheered loudly as the candidate entered the hall.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I am a supporter of my school team.
- She is a supporter of animal rights.
- Many supporters came to the meeting.
- He is a big supporter of the plan.
- The supporters clapped for the singer.
Nom
B2
entity
2
Object that holds something up
Something that holds something else up.
Synonymes
prop (A general term for something that keeps another object from falling.)
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brace (Specifically used for structural reinforcement.)
Antonymes
load (The weight or force supported, rather than the support itself.)
Collocations
structural supporter
|pillar supporter
|metal supporter
Thèmes
construction
|furniture
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Exemples
- The shelf is fixed to the wall with two metal supporters.
- Supporters under the bridge beams prevent collapse.
- Each marble statue rests on a stone supporter.
- The tent poles act as supporters for the fabric roof.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The table has four strong supporters.
- A wooden supporter holds the sign.
- The bridge has many supporters under it.
- This chair has metal supporters.
- The roof needs new supporters.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
supporter
API
GB/səpˈɔɹtɚ/
US/səpˈɔɹtɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
sup - port - er (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (port)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: supporter
- Plural: supporters
Famille de mots
Forms
supporters
noun
Core family
support
verb A2
supportive
adjective B1
Related words
supportively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unsupportive
adjective
Expressions
loyal supporter
1/lˈɔɪəl səpˈɔɹtɚ/
fixed phrase
Faithful long-term backer
A person who always supports someone or something, even for a long time.
Exemples
- She has been a loyal supporter of the charity for decades.
- Loyal supporters filled the stadium to cheer the team.
staunch supporter
1/stˈɔnt͡ʃ səpˈɔɹtɚ/
fixed phrase
Steadfast backer despite challenges
A person who supports someone or something strongly and will not change their mind even when it is hard.
Exemples
- She remained a staunch supporter of the policy despite criticism.
- He is a staunch supporter of his friend during difficult times.
ardent supporter
1/ˈɑɹdənt səpˈɔɹtɚ/
fixed phrase
A very devoted supporter
A person who gives strong help or approval to something or someone.
Exemples
- He is an ardent supporter of free speech.
- She has been an ardent supporter of equal rights for years.
- Ardent supporters gathered outside the courthouse.
- Many ardent supporters attended the rally.