frequently-supported
|fre-quent-ly-sup-port-ed|
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/ˈfriːkwəntli səˈpɔːrtɪd/
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/ˈfriːkwəntli səˈpɔːtɪd/
(support)
assist, bear weight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'support' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'supporter,' where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'portare' meant 'to carry.'
Historical Evolution
'supporter' transformed into the Middle English word 'supporten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'support.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry from underneath,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to back or endorse.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
regularly or often backed or endorsed.
The project was frequently-supported by the community.
Synonyms
often-backedregularly-endorsed
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/03 07:15