supporting

British  

/ səˈpɔːtɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a role) being a fairly important but not leading part, esp in a play or film

2. (of an actor or actress) playing a supporting role

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Example Sentences

By my 30s, I was comfortably situated in yet another trusted cohort, supporting my activist friends on things we all cared about: reproductive rights, wrongful convictions, freedom for Palestine.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Research has shown that chalk stream salmon are genetically unique and irreplaceable. They play a vital role in the ecosystem, supporting insects, birds, mammals, and other river life," the trust said.

From BBC

Visionaries had founded experimental communities supporting radical ideas like equal rights for women or the abolition of slavery.

From Literature

“Protesters gathered outside the event to raise awareness about the Boycott ‘Scream 7’ campaign and urge audiences to refrain from supporting the film.”

From Los Angeles Times

At Oriel Davies, they learnt about a community arts project supporting children and young people's wellbeing.

From BBC