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supporter

[suh-pawr-ter, -pohr-] / səˈpɔr tər, -ˈpoʊr- /
NOUN
advocate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ally defender follower patron proponent support
STRONG
abettor adherent bearer booster brace exponent paraclete pillar seconder suspender sustainer upholder
WEAK
abider
Antonyms
STRONGEST
enemy opponent opposition
WEAK
adversary

Example Sentences

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Activist and supporter Lucien Fayomi said some people criticised Wadagni for being "relatively discreet politically".

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Celeste Greig, a Hilton supporter from Northridge, initially supported Bianco and donated to his campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

One supporter, Johanna, said she backed his policies on protecting the family and particularly on the war in Ukraine.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Disclosure: Texas Public Policy Foundation has been a financial supporter of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

He was holding my roommate's knee supporter up to show me.

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger

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