supporter

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Meaning

One who, or that which, supports; as, oxygen is a supporter of life.

Especially, an adherent; one who sustains, advocates, and defends; as, the supporter of a party, faction, or candidate.

A knee placed under the cathead.

A figure, sometimes of a man, but commonly of some animal, placed on either side of an escutcheon, and exterior to it. Usually, both supporters of an escutcheon are similar figures.

A broad band or truss for supporting the abdomen or some other part or organ.

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Under no circumstances will any supporter try to tell me what I should do. That is why I have the track record that I have got. Billy Davies

There is a division within the neo-conservative movement, which is, by the way, one of the tests of its authenticity as a tendency. I would say I was a supporter of Paul Wolfowitz. Christopher Hitchens

An ardent supporter of the hometown team should go to a game prepared to take offense, no matter what happens. Robert Benchley

As a personal beneficiary of the service that Amtrak provides and as someone who represents a congressional district that counts on safe, reliable rail service, I am a strong supporter of providing this vital industry the funding necessary to continue operations. Tim Bishop

It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I got to see firsthand the sacrifices that Israelis make in the name of security because of the dangerous state of affairs there. I will always be a strong supporter of Israel. Gabrielle Giffords

The only real true supporter the politician sees in the mirror. Finnish Proverb

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