well supported

[/wɛl səˈpɔːrtɪd/]
adjective phrase
bem apoiado
1. having strong backing or assistance from others; adequately reinforced or sustained
The research project is well supported by grants from multiple institutions.
O projeto de pesquisa é bem apoiado por bolsas de várias instituições.
2. having sufficient evidence, facts, or documentation to justify a claim or argument
Her thesis is well supported by empirical data and peer-reviewed sources.
Sua tese é bem apoiada por dados empíricos e fontes revisadas por pares.
3. physically maintained or held up securely
The bridge is well supported by steel columns and reinforced foundations.
A ponte é bem apoiada por colunas de aço e fundações reforçadas.
This phrase is widely used in academic, professional, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'bem apoiado' is particularly common in academic writing and research contexts, while in Portugal 'bem fundamentado' may be preferred. The phrase emphasizes credibility, reliability, and trustworthiness in discussions of ideas, projects, and arguments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
well backedwell foundedwell documentedadequately supportedfirmly supportedsubstantiated
Antonyms / Antônimos
unsupportedpoorly supportedunsubstantiatedunfoundedweakly supported

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bem apoiado
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
bem apoiado; bem respaldado
respaldado also used in business contexts
Portugal
bem apoiado; bem fundamentado
fundamentado often preferred in academic contexts

Related Words

supportbackingevidencedocumentationreinforcementsubstantiation

Related Idioms & Phrases

have someone's back
stand behind someone
back up a claim
have legs (in argument)
have the backing of
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