supported — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Held in position, especially from below.

2. Furnished with corroborating evidence.

   Examples

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   At first his mother treated his theories as the wild ravings of inexperience. But they were so systematically arranged, and his arguments so well supported, that though still in appearance incredulous, she began to fear him.

3. Helped or aided.

4. Having supporters.

Adjective

1. sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

   Antonyms

   unsupported

   Examples

   a club entirely supported by membership dues

   well-supported allegations

2. held up or having the weight borne especially from below

   Antonyms

   unsupported

   Examples

   supported joints in a railroad track have ties directly under the rail ends