supporter — A person who approves of and encourages someone or something, especially a public figure, political party, or cause. Someone who provides assistance, advocacy, or backing.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who approves of and encourages someone or something, especially a public figure, political party, or cause. Someone who provides assistance, advocacy, or backing.
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈpɔːrtər/
Korean meaning: 지지자, 후원자
Korean pronunciation: 서-포-터 (강세: 포)
Example Sentences
- The pizza lover was such a strong supporter of pineapple on pizza that he started a fan club.
- As a supporter of the local library, she donated hundreds of books every year.
- The coffee shop's most dedicated supporter visited three times a day and knew all the baristas by name.
supporter
NOUN//səˈpɔːrtər//
A person who approves of and encourages someone or something, especially a public figure, political party, or cause. Someone who provides assistance, advocacy, or backing.
A person who approves of and encourages someone or something, especially a public figure, political party, or cause. Someone who provides assistance, advocacy, or backing.
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The supporter cheers beside the reporter near the transporter!
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Origin
From Latin 'supportare', meaning 'to carry from below' or 'to bear up'. The word literally described someone who holds something up from underneath, which evolved into our modern sense of someone who gives help or backing.
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“The pizza lover was such a strong supporter of pineapple on pizza that he started a fan club.”
“As a supporter of the local library, she donated hundreds of books every year.”
“The coffee shop's most dedicated supporter visited three times a day and knew all the baristas by name.”
“Many supporters gathered to show their solidarity with the workers' union.”
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