noun
ADJECTIVE
▪ active , ardent , avid , big , close , committed , diehard , enthusiastic , fanatical , fervent , great , keen ( esp. BrE ), loyal , passionate , stalwart ( esp. BrE ), staunch , strong
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an active ~ of democratic change
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The emperor was deserted by his closest ~s before the end of the war.
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diehard ~s of the old system
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Only stalwart ~s of the team stayed to the end. ( BrE )
▪ outspoken , vocal
▪ core , leading , principal , prominent
▪ lifelong , long-time
▪ traditional
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an area of traditional Republican ~s
▪ government , opposition , party , political
▪ Conservative , Democratic , Labour , Republican , etc.
▪ grass-roots
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The party has not been listening to the concerns of its grass-roots ~s.
▪ football , rugby (both BrE )
▪ gay rights , human rights , war , etc.
… OF SUPPORTERS
▪ army , band , crowd , group , legion , set ( BrE )
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Both sets of ~s applauded the fantastic goal.
VERB + SUPPORTER
▪ have
▪ attract , mobilize , rally
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to attract ~s to the cause
▪ alienate
▪ urge
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The party is urging ~s to keep up the pressure on the government.
SUPPORTER + VERB
▪ cheer
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a crowd of cheering ~s