Providing support.
The word 'supportive' is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to describe someone or something that is providing emotional or practical help and encouragement. For example: My parents were very supportive during my challenging times.
When Unite asked current students about their accommodation, many of them said they were surprised how easy it was to make close, supportive friends in halls, which gave them a support network to fall back on through all the ups and downs of student life.
Scores of people have offered accommodation, and supportive messages have been directed at him via social media, including from the actor Samantha Morton and the model Lily Cole.
Protests, petitions, two call-ins of the plans by supportive councillors to the Overview and Scrutiny committee, a new (yet still flawed) consultation process in recognition of the initial inadequate attempt, and much publicity.
The Abbott government has raised the ire of Beijing with statements interpreted as supportive of Japan in the dispute, but Carr said the Abbot government had, in fact, been "impeccable neutral" in its approach to the dispute.
The African Union and most southern African nations have generally been supportive of the vote, but sharp criticism has come from non-governmental groups and western governments including Britain.
While it has a close relationship with Indiana's capital city, college sports have been at the forefront of several breakthroughs for gay rights in the last two years, and the young adults and college students the NCAA represents have generally been supportive of those changes.
I also know that she would be equally supportive if I decide, or circumstances lead, to not having children.
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