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/aˈpoʝo/

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Translation

support

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Word origin

A noun from apoyar ('to support'), from Vulgar Latin appodiare, from ad- ('to') and Latin podium ('support, raised platform'), from Greek podion ('base'). The same root gives English podium.

Origin
Latin
Root
appodiare
English cognates
podium

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralapoyos

Examples

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I have the support of my family.

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Thank you for your support at this difficult time.

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The project received government support.

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Without your support, I would not have got this job.

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We need more support to finish the building work.

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This word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 7: apoyo, mirada, socio and 7 more words.