supporter

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[edit] English

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to support + -er

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Singular
supporter

Plural
supporters

supporter (plural supporters)

  1. Something that supports a structure such as a building.
  2. A person who supports, promotes, advocates or champions a cause or movement; an adherent.
  3. (heraldry) An animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms.
  4. A garter worn around the leg to support a sock or stocking
    • 1957, J. D. Salinger, "Zooey", in, 1961, Franny and Zooey, 1991 LB Books edition, page 117,
      From the radiator, where he was attaching supporters to his socks, Zooey glanced up at her.

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From Latin supportare.

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  • IPA: /sy.pɔʁ.te/

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supporter

  1. to support
  2. to bear
    Je ne supporte pas le mot injustice. (François Pérusse) - I can't bear the word injustice.
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From English supporter

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  • IPA: /sy.pɔʁ.tɛʁ/

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supporter m. (plural supporters)

  1. (sports) supporter, fan

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English

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supporter m. and f. inv.

  1. supporter, fan
  2. support act