to support, to protect, to shelter
1. to provide support or assistance to someone in need
The organization works to support vulnerable children.
A organização trabalha para amparar crianças vulneráveis.
2. to protect or defend someone from harm or danger
The law protects workers' rights.
A lei ampara os direitos dos trabalhadores.
3. to shelter or give refuge to someone
The shelter provided refuge to homeless people.
O abrigo amparou pessoas sem abrigo.
4. to lean on or hold for support (physical sense)
He held onto the railing to keep his balance.
Ele se amparou no corrimão para não cair.
Related Idioms & Phrases
amparar-se em algo/alguém - to rely on something/someone
estar amparado pela lei - to be protected by law
amparar a viúva e o órfão - to help the vulnerable
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