supported (Adjective) — Sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support). ex. "a club entirely supported by membership dues" ex. "well-supported allegations"
supported (Adjective) — Held up or having the weight borne especially from below. ex. "supported joints in a railway track have ties directly under the rail ends"
supported (Verb) — Give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to. ex. "She supported him during the illness"
supported (Verb) — Provide material help or money to cover living expenses. ex. "he does not support his natural children" ex. "The scholarship supported me when I was in college"
supported (Verb) — Pick one person to give support and approval to in a particular role. ex. "I supported Kennedy in 1960"
supported (Verb) — Be the physical support of; carry the weight of. ex. "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"
supported (Verb) — Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts. ex. "The evidence supports the defendant"
supported (Verb) — Adopt as a belief. ex. "I support to your view on abortion"
supported (Verb) — Back up with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm.
supported (Verb) — Argue or speak in defence of. ex. "She supported the motion to strike"
supported (Verb) — (dramaturgy) play a subordinate role to (another performer). ex. "Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act"
supported (Verb) — Be a regular customer or client of. ex. "We support this store"
supported (Verb) — Put up with something or somebody unpleasant.