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单词 supporter
释义

supporter

noun

sup·​port·​er sə-ˈpȯr-tər How to pronounce supporter (audio)
: one that supports or acts as a support: such as
a
: adherent, partisan
b
: one of two figures (as of men or animals) placed one on each side of an escutcheon and exterior to it
c
: garter sense 1
d
: athletic supporter

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Illustration of supporter
  • S supporter b

Synonyms

  • advocate
  • advocator
  • apostle
  • backer
  • booster
  • champion
  • espouser
  • exponent
  • expounder
  • friend
  • gospeler
  • gospeller
  • herald
  • hierophant
  • high priest
  • paladin
  • promoter
  • proponent
  • protagonist
  • true believer
  • tub-thumper
  • white knight
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Example Sentences

a supporter of the Independent party President Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong supporter of civil rights.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

supporter

noun

sup·​port·​er
: a woven or knitted band or elastic device supporting a part
especially : athletic supporter

supporter

noun

1
as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause President Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong supporter of civil rights

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • proponent
  • advocate
  • advocator
  • exponent
  • promoter
  • friend
  • booster
  • champion
  • apostle
  • protagonist
  • backer
  • white knight
  • hierophant
  • paladin
  • stalwart
  • loyalist
  • adherent
  • true believer
  • expounder
  • tub-thumper
  • espouser
  • high priest
  • herald
  • gospeller
  • cheerleader
  • partizan
  • disciple
  • follower
  • interpreter
  • gospeler
  • encourager
  • partisan
  • cohort
  • fellow traveler
  • applauder

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • opponent
  • adversary
  • enemy
  • antagonist
  • foe
  • critic
  • rival
  • faultfinder
  • belittler
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2
as in ally
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support even the President's supporters acknowledge that some of the criticism is justified

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • ally
  • sympathizer
  • friend
  • colleague
  • backer
  • confidant
  • confederate
  • assistant
  • associate
  • partner
  • collaborator
  • bedfellow
  • abettor
  • fellow traveler
  • fellow
  • accomplice
  • abetter
  • buddy
  • helper
  • comrade
  • companion
  • pal
  • collaborationist
  • accessory
  • well-wisher
  • empathizer
  • adjunct
  • coadjutor
  • chum
  • accessary
  • coalitionist
  • cohort
  • crony
  • familiar
  • intimate
  • mate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • detractor
  • enemy
  • opponent
  • adversary
  • foe
  • belittler
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