Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who approves of and encourages someone or something: A "supporter" is someone who actively agrees with and promotes a person, team, cause, or idea.
   • A person who provides assistance or backing: A "supporter" can be someone who gives help, often in the form of encouragement, loyalty, or resources.
   • A structural device that holds something up: In specific contexts, a "supporter" is a physical object designed to provide support, such as an elastic band or a protective garment.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Person who encourages):
  • She is a loyal supporter of the local football team.
  • The politician thanked his supporters for their votes.
• Noun (Person who provides assistance):
  • He has been a great supporter of my career from the beginning.
  • We need more financial supporters for this charity project.
• Noun (Physical object):
  • The athlete wore a knee supporter during the marathon.
  • She used a stocking supporter to hold up her tights.

Advanced Usage

• "To be a staunch/ardent supporter": To be a very strong and unwavering supporter.
  • He is a staunch supporter of environmental protection laws.
• "A vocal supporter": A supporter who expresses their support openly and publicly.
  • She became a vocal supporter of the new policy.

Variants and Related Words

• Support (verb/noun): The act of supporting or the assistance given.
  • They support the idea. (verb)
  • We need your support. (noun)
• Supportive (adjective): Providing encouragement or emotional help.
  • My family has been very supportive.
• Supporting (adjective): Playing a secondary or assisting role.
  • He played a supporting role in the film.

Synonyms

• Backer: A person, institution, or country that supports someone or something, especially financially.
• Advocate: A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
• Ally: A person or organization that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity.
• Fan: An enthusiastic admirer or follower (often used for sports or entertainment).

Related Phrases

• "To lend one's support": To offer or give one's support.
  • Many celebrities lent their support to the campaign.
• "In support of": For the purpose of supporting.
  • A rally was held in support of the workers.

Related Idioms

• "A pillar of support": Someone who is a very important and reliable source of support.
  • During the difficult time, my friend was a pillar of support.
• "To have a following/support base": To have a group of supporters.
  • The candidate has a strong support base in the northern states.

Noun

1. a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
2. a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
3. a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
   • my invaluable assistant
   • they hired additional help to finish the work
4. someone who supports or champions something
5. a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
   • all their supporters came out for the game
   • they are friends of the library