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VocabJLPT N4

to support

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to support
2. to prop
3. to hold at bay

This verb means to support or hold something up, either physically or metaphorically. You might use it to describe propping up a structure, but also to describe emotionally or financially supporting a person or organization.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

How am I supposed to hold this heavy door up?

Sentence 2

Um, who's going to hold up this heavy desk?

Sentence 3

"I'll hold the desk — you move it," my friend said.

Sentence 4

If you're about to fall, I'll catch you!

Sentence 5

Wait, I have to support everything by myself? You're kidding, right!