support
verb (used with object)
to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
supportingly
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a word derived from
support.
Example Sentences
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And moved by this, as by her pallor, more than his man’s words could have told, he gave her his arm and drew her quickly and supportingly away.
From A Lady of Quality by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Then Greca caught his hand in both of hers, and Dex put his arm supportingly around his shoulder.
From The Red Hell of Jupiter by Paul Ernst
"Oh yes, you have, a lot in your time," murmurs Roger, supportingly.
From Portia or By Passions Rocked by Duchess
The old charlatan's strong hand fell on his assailant's shoulder, then slipped down supportingly under his arm.
From The Clarion by William Dodge Stevens
Then the bright color faded away, and alarmed at the pallor which succeeded it, Irving Stanley passed his arm supportingly around her, asking if she were faint.
From Bad Hugh by Mary Jane Holmes
