| Noun | 1. | supporting - the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; "he leaned against the wall for support" Synonyms: support |
| Adj. | 1. | supporting - furnishing support and encouragement; "the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher" Synonyms: encouraging |
| 2. | supporting - capable of bearing a structural load; "a supporting wall" Synonyms: load-bearing |