supports, leans on, backs
1. third person singular present tense of 'apoiar' - to support someone or something
She supports the project with enthusiasm.
Ela apoia o projeto com entusiasmo.
2. to lean against or rest upon something physically
He leans the ladder against the wall.
Ele apoia a escada contra a parede.
3. to back up or endorse an idea, person, or initiative
The committee backs this proposal.
O comitê apoia esta proposta.
Related Idioms & Phrases
apoiar em pé - to stand behind someone
apoiar-se em - to rely on
apoiar as costas - to have someone's back
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