Étayer
Example: Il faut étayer ses arguments avec des preuves solides.
Definition
"Étayer" means to support or reinforce an argument, idea, or structure with additional evidence or information, making it stronger and more convincing, as in the phrase 'Il faut étayer ses arguments avec des preuves solides.'
Etymology
The word "étayer" comes from the Old French 'estayer,' derived from 'estai,' meaning a prop or support. It originally referred to the physical act of supporting a structure, like a building, and later extended metaphorically to supporting arguments or ideas.
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