🇬🇧🇪🇸 support - respaldar : English Lesson
verb
“Oops, the video you wanted took a vacation. Here’s a random one that didn’t!”
Meaning of "support" ("respaldar"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
To support an idea or a fact means to help show that it is true. You might use reasons, facts, or proof to support something. For example, if you say, “Dogs are smart,” you can support your idea by giving examples, like a dog opening a door or learning tricks. When you support something in this way, you are backing it up so other people can believe it.
My chart of yawns per minute perfectly supports my claim that math class right after lunch is scientifically dangerous.
To support my belief that naps are important, I fell asleep in the middle of my speech as a demonstration.
I used a diagram to support my plan for a “No Alarm Clocks Ever” law, including a bar labeled “Happiness” going through the roof.
To support my guess that the closet is a secret portal, I presented three missing socks and one very suspicious dust bunny.
My brother tried to support his claim that he didn’t eat the cake, but there was frosting on his nose giving a very different speech.
Children pointed at the small dog and said it was lost. Anna held a torn tag to support her claim, and her tears helped support the case. She showed a photo to support the pet's home, waved a vet bill to support her story, and a neighbor stood to support what she knew. The dog ran into her arms.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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