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supportive

sup·port·ive

supportive

 
 
pronunciation:
s por tihv
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: holding up or supporting.
definition 2: providing help, assistance, or encouragement.
Having supportive teammates helped him get back his confidence after the injury.
derivation: supportively (adv.)