Apoiar
Example: Ela sempre apoia as decisões difíceis da equipe com argumentos sólidos.
Definition
"Apoiar" means to give support, encouragement, or assistance to someone or something, especially in difficult situations. It involves standing by or backing decisions, actions, or people to help them succeed or overcome challenges.
Etymology
The word "apoiar" comes from the Latin verb 'appodiare,' meaning 'to lean on' or 'to rest upon.' Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to mean providing support or backing. Did you know that its root relates to physical support, like leaning on a wall, which metaphorically extended to emotional or moral support?
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