supporting

/ 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

Example Sentences

Baldwin won an Emmy for supporting actor in 2017 for playing the president.

From Los Angeles Times

We will intensify our support and development of leaders – supporting and developing our organisation's role models and removing those who either can't or won't improve.

From BBC

"The focus on facilitating Ms Booth's return has come at the expense of supporting those who raised concerns," the email said.

From BBC

"They will ask ANO to stop supporting Ukraine, to end the Czech ammunition initiative, to oppose sanctions against Russia."

From BBC

Mahan broke with many Democrats by vigorously supporting Proposition 36, the 2024 anti-crime measure that stiffened penalties for repeated theft and crimes involving fentanyl.

From Los Angeles Times