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supported

v. · adj.
US //səˈpɔɹtɪd// UK //səpˈɔːtɪd// sup·port·ed
  1. 1 helped or encouraged (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    gave help, money, or encouragement to someone or something.

    provided assistance, financial backing, or emotional encouragement to a person, cause, or organisation.

    Example

    Her family supported her decision to go back to university.

    Example

    The local community supported the initiative by donating both their time and significant financial resources to the renovation project.
  2. 2 held up physically (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    held something up so that it stayed in place and did not fall.

    bore the weight of an object or structure to keep it in a fixed position.

    Example

    The heavy roof was supported by four large stone pillars.

    Example

    The suspension bridge is supported by massive steel cables anchored deep into the bedrock on either side of the river.
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  1. 3 proven with evidence (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic Science

    shown to be true by facts or information.

    corroborated or substantiated by empirical evidence or logical documentation.

    Example

    The scientist's theory was supported by the results of the experiment.

    Example

    The hypothesis remained controversial until it was supported by a series of peer-reviewed studies conducted across multiple independent laboratories.
  2. 4 compatible with technology (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate Technical Computing

    able to work with a specific computer system or piece of software.

    compatible with a particular hardware architecture or software environment.

    Example

    This video format is not supported by older mobile phones.

    Example

    The latest security patch is only supported on operating systems released within the last three years.

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