simple past tense and past participle of support
"The heavy shelf was supported by two sturdy brackets until someone noticed a loose screw in the wall."
In plain English: To support something means to hold it up so it doesn't fall over or break.
"The table supported the heavy vase without shaking."
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
"a club entirely supported by membership dues"
"well-supported allegations"
held up or having the weight borne especially from below
"supported joints in a railroad track have ties directly under the rail ends"
Held in position, especially from below.
"The table's sturdy legs supported its heavy top without wobbling."
In plain English: Supported means having help, backing, or encouragement from someone else.
"The weak bridge supports were replaced to ensure safety."
Usage: Use supported to describe an object that is held up or stabilized by something beneath it, such as a table supporting a heavy bookshelf. This differs from carried, which implies being lifted and moved rather than simply resting securely in place.
Derived from the Latin supportare (to hold up), this past participle originally meant to bear or carry something physically. It later evolved in English to include providing assistance, validation, or financial aid.