supportive
/səˈpɔːrtɪv/
sup · port · ive
sə · ˈpɔːr · tɪv
English Definition
adj. providing encouragement or emotional help
Significado en Español
de apoyo
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “supportive”:
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A
discouraging
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B
encouraging
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C
critical
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D
dismissive
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B — encouraging.
“supportive” means adj. providing encouragement or emotional help
Common questions about “supportive”
What does “supportive” mean?
supportive — adj. providing encouragement or emotional help. In Chinese: 支持的.
How do you pronounce “supportive”?
supportive is pronounced /səˈpɔːrtɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sup · port · ive.
Is “supportive” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. supportive appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
