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supporter

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /səˈpɔrtɚ/ · UK /səˈpɔːtə/

Forms: supporters

supporter means: Someone who agrees with a cause, group, or idea and helps it succeed.

noun

CAUSE BACKERB1

Someone who agrees with a cause, group, or idea and helps it succeed.

  • He is a supporter of the charity.
  • Party supporters gathered outside the hall.
  • Her campaign attracted many new supporters.

How to use it: a supporter of someone/something (She is a strong supporter of equal rights.)

Similar words: backer, advocate, ally

Opposites: opponent

Common phrases: a strong supporter, supporter of something, party supporter

SPORTS FANA2

Someone who likes a particular sports team or player and wants them to win.

  • She is a football supporter.
  • The supporters cheered when their team scored.
  • Are you a supporter of this club?

How to use it: a supporter of someone/something (My brother is a supporter of the local football team.)

Similar words: fan, follower

Common phrases: football supporter, a loyal supporter, supporter of someone

STRUCTURAL SUPPORTC2

An object that holds a building, statue, or other structure in place.

  • A metal supporter held the statue upright.
  • The builders replaced the damaged supporters.
  • Each supporter carries part of the roof's weight.

Similar words: support, prop, brace

Common phrases: a wooden supporter, metal supporter, supporter for something

Questions about supporter

What does supporter mean?

Someone who agrees with a cause, group, or idea and helps it succeed.

What is supporter in other languages?

Türkçe: destekçi · Español: partidario · Français: partisan · Deutsch: Unterstützer · Italiano: sostenitore · 日本語: 支持者

How do you pronounce supporter?

In American English /səˈpɔrtɚ/; in British English /səˈpɔːtə/.

How do you use supporter in a sentence?

He is a supporter of the charity. Party supporters gathered outside the hall.

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