Supportive

Pronunciation: /səˈpɔːrtɪv/

Definitions of supportive

adjective describing someone or something that gives help or encouragement

Example Sentences

A1 My teacher is very supportive and helps me with my homework.

A2 The online community was very supportive of my new business venture.

B1 The manager was supportive of my decision to take a sabbatical.

B2 The team members were supportive of each other during the project.

C1 The therapist provided a supportive environment for the client to open up.

C2 The mentor was always supportive and offered valuable guidance.

Examples of supportive in a Sentence

formal The teacher was very supportive of her students' academic endeavors.

informal My friends have been really supportive during this tough time.

slang My crew is always so supportive, they've got my back no matter what.

figurative The sturdy pillars were supportive of the weight of the building.

Grammatical Forms of supportive

• past tense: supported
• plural: supportives
• comparative: more supportive
• superlative: most supportive
• present tense: support
• future tense: will support
• perfect tense: have supported
• continuous tense: is supporting
• singular: supportive
• positive degree: supportive
• infinitive: to support
• gerund: supporting
• participle: supported

Origin and Evolution of supportive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'supportive' originated from the Latin word 'supportare', which means to sustain or hold up.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'supportive' has come to signify providing help, encouragement, or assistance to someone in need, reflecting a shift from physical support to emotional or mental support.