Apoiar
Example: Ela sempre apoia as causas sociais com entusiasmo e dedicação.
Definition
"Apoiar" means to give help, encouragement, or support to someone or something, especially in a way that strengthens their position or cause. For example, "Ela sempre apoia as causas sociais com entusiasmo e dedicação" shows commitment to social causes.
Etymology
The word "apoiar" comes from the Latin word 'appodiare,' which means to lean or rest upon. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to mean providing support or backing, both physically and figuratively. Did you know that while today it often refers to moral or social support, its origins relate closely to physical leaning or resting?
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