apoyar

Definitions of apoyar
  1. verb
    give a rest to
    synonyms: apoyarse
  2. verb
    rest on or as if on a pillow
    synonyms: apoyarse
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    type of:
    poner
    put into a certain place or abstract location
  3. verb
    not move; be in a resting position
    synonyms: apoyarse
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    types:
    arrodillarse
    rest one's weight on one's knees
    alzar, levantar
    be standing; be upright
    type of:
    ser
    have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
  4. verb
    cause to lean or incline
    synonyms: apoyarse, reclinar, recostar
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    type of:
    poner
    put into a certain place or abstract location
  5. verb
    give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
    synonyms: respaldar
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    types:
    ayudar
    give help or assistance; be of service
    aflojar, aflojarse, aligerar, aliviar, laxar, mitigar
    make easier
    acelerar, activar, apresurar
    speed up the progress of; facilitate
  6. verb
    support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
    synonyms: confirmar, corroborar, secundar, sostener, sustentar
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    type of:
    corresponder, ser igual a
    be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
  7. verb
    have a place in relation to something else
    synonyms: apoyarse, yacer
    extenderse, hallarse, ocupar
    be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
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    type of:
    estar, haber
    occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
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