Supporting
10 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of bearing the weight of or giving assistance to someone or something, or approving of and encouraging. Present participle of support; can also be an adjective.
“The beam is supporting the entire weight of the ceiling structure.”
Pronunciation
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sup·port·ing
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Contains double P with common letters S, U, O, R, T, I, N, G
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; the double P and -ING ending provide good value
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