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deliberately-supported

|de-lib-er-ate-ly-sup-port-ed|

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/dɪˈlɪbərətli səˈpɔrtɪd/

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/dɪˈlɪbərətli səˈpɔːtɪd/

(support)

assist, bear weight

Base FormPluralPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverbAdverb
supportsupportssupporterssupportingsupportssupportedsupportedsupportingsupportersupportivesupportedsupportivelysupportably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'deliberately' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deliberatus,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'liberare' meant 'to weigh or balance.' 'Support' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'supportare,' where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'portare' meant 'to carry.'

Historical Evolution

'deliberatus' transformed into the Old French word 'deliberer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deliberate.' 'Supportare' transformed into the Old French word 'supporter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'support.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'deliberate' meant 'to weigh or consider carefully,' and 'support' meant 'to carry from underneath.' Over time, 'deliberately-supported' evolved to mean 'intentionally backed or upheld.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

intentionally backed or upheld by someone or something.

The project was deliberately-supported by the local government to ensure its success.

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Last updated: 2025/06/28 03:47