Supor



Example: Eu suporto a pressão do trabalho sem reclamar.

Definition


"Supor" means to assume or suppose something to be true without having definite proof. It involves accepting an idea or fact as likely or possible based on reasoning or evidence, often used when making guesses or forming hypotheses.

Translations


  • to endure
  • soportar
  • verdragen
  • suportar
  • supporter
  • ertragen
  • sopportare

Etymology


The word "supor" comes from the Latin 'supponere,' which means 'to put under' or 'to suppose.' Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to mean assuming or presuming something. Did you know that its roots connect to the idea of placing one thought beneath another as a foundation for reasoning?

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