supportive
intermediateB1/səˈpɔːrtɪv/ · sup-port-ive
Providing help or encouragement to someone.
Meanings
Providing help or encouragement to someone.
کسی کی مدد یا حوصلہ افزائی کرنا۔
مددگار
madadgaar
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- supportive environment
- supportive family
- supportive friend
Example Sentences
She is very supportive of her friends' endeavors.
وہ اپنی دوستوں کی کوششوں کی بہت مددگار ہے۔
Woh apni doston ki koshishon ki bohat madadgaar hai.
A supportive workplace can enhance employee satisfaction.
ایک مددگار کام کی جگہ ملازمین کی تسلی کو بڑھا سکتی ہے۔
Aik madadgaar kaam ki jagah mulazmin ki tasalli ko barha sakti hai.
His supportive comments made a big difference to her confidence.
اس کے مددگار تبصرے نے اس کے اعتماد میں بڑا فرق ڈالا۔
Us ke madadgaar tabsaray ne us ke aitmaad mein bara farq dala.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of supportive as someone who supports and uplifts others.
Imagine a giant hand lifting someone up.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوشی میں جس کا ساتھ ہو، وہ زندگی ہے، سہمیں جو غموں میں ہو، وہ دوست ہے ہمیشہ۔
Khushi mein jiska saath ho, woh zindagi hai, Sihmein jo ghamon mein ho, woh dost hai hamesha.
A friend who stands by in joy is life, One who is there in sorrows is a true companion.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "supportivus" — to carry or to bear
First known use: 15th century
The word 'supportive' has evolved from the Latin 'supportare', meaning to carry or bear. It was introduced into English in the 15th century.