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supported

intermediateB1

/səˈpɔːrtɪd/ · sup-port-ed

to bear or hold up; provide assistance or support.

Meanings

verbformal

to bear or hold up; provide assistance or support.

اٹھانا یا سہارا دینا؛ مدد یا حمایت فراہم کرنا۔

حمایت یافتہ

himayat yafta

Formal: تائید شدہ

Synonyms

backedassistedsustainedپشتیبانی شدہمدد شدہسہارا دیا گیا

Antonyms

unsupportedneglectedabandonedغیر حمایت یافتہنظرانداز کیا گیاتنہا چھوڑا گیا

Common Collocations

  • supported decision
  • supported by evidence
  • supported community

Example Sentences

The project was supported by several organizations.

یہ منصوبہ کئی تنظیموں کی حمایت یافتہ تھا۔

Yeh mansooba kai tanzeemon ki himayat yafta tha.

She felt supported by her friends during tough times.

مشکل وقت میں اسے اپنے دوستوں کی حمایت حاصل تھی۔

Mushkil waqt mein use apne doston ki himayat hasil thi.

The theory is well supported by scientific research.

یہ نظریہ سائنسی تحقیق کے ذریعے اچھی طرح حمایت یافتہ ہے۔

Yeh nazariya sainsi tehqiqat ke zariye achi tarah himayat yafta hai.

Easily Confused With

supporting:Supporting refers to the action of providing help, whereas supported describes the state of being helped.

Word Family

support
nounحمایت
supporter
nounحامی
supportive
adjectiveحمایت کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the word 'support' as a strong backing holding something up.

Visualize two people helping each other carry a heavy box.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کسی کا سہارا بنو، کبھی نہ چھوڑو ساتھ، | یہ زندگی ہے، محبت کا ہے کمال۔

Kisi ka sahara bano, kabhi na chhodo saath, | Yeh zindagi hai, mohabbat ka hai kamaal.

Be a support for someone, never leave their side, | This life is about the wonders of love.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ایک ہاتھ سے تالی نہیں بجتی۔

Aik haath se taali nahi bajti.

One hand cannot clap.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "suportare" — to carry or to endure

First known use: 14th century

The word 'supported' has evolved from the Old French term 'suportare', which combines Latin roots indicating the act of carrying or bearing weight.