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supportive to vs supportive of

'Supportive to' and 'supportive of' are both commonplace English phrases, but 'supportive of' is generally more accepted and preferable. 'Supportive of' is the correct and more natural choice when expressing support for someone or something.
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Last updated: August 24, 2024

supportive to

'Supportive to' is not a commonly used phrase in English. The correct preposition to use after 'supportive' is 'of'.

Incorrect usage. It is better to use 'supportive of' instead of 'supportive to' when expressing support for someone or something.

Alternatives:

  • supportive of

supportive of

'Supportive of' is the correct and more commonly used phrase in English when expressing support for someone or something.

Correct usage. Use 'supportive of' when expressing support for someone or something.

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