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apoiado

[ɐ.pɔ.ˈjaː.du]
adjective/verb (past participle)masculinepl: apoiados
supported, backed, leaned
1. resting or leaning on something for support
The ladder is leaned against the wall.
A escada está apoiada na parede.
2. having received support or backing from someone
He was supported by his family throughout the project.
Ele foi apoiado pela família durante todo o projeto.
3. sustained or based on a foundation
The argument is supported by evidence.
O argumento é apoiado por evidências.
Synonyms
sustentadosuportadoencostadorespaldado
Antonyms
abandonadodesamparadodesapropriado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoiado
standard usage
Portugal
apoiado
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar bem apoiado (to be well-supported)
apoiado em (based on/supported by)
ficar apoiado (to remain leaning/supported)
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