поддъ́ржам — meaning in English
poddarzham
Bulgarian → English · translate English → Bulgarian instead
English meaning
- affirm verb To state something confidently and firmly as true.
- back noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
- bolster noun A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.
- buttress noun A brick, concrete or stone structure built against another structure to support it.
- espouse verb To adopt a belief, cause or way of life and openly support it.
- maintain verb To keep something in its current, good condition over time.
- service noun Work done to help or benefit someone, or the act of providing this.
- support noun Help, encouragement or resources given to someone or something.
- sustain verb To keep something going or in existence over time.
- truss noun A supportive belt or bandage worn to hold a hernia in place.
- underpin verb To support from below with props or masonry.
- uphold verb To support or maintain something, such as a law, principle, or standard.
- upkeep noun The ongoing work or cost of keeping something in good condition.
Senses
поддъ́ржам is used for these senses in English:
- affirm To make firm; to confirm, or ratify; especially (legal) to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order, brought before an appellate court for review.
- back (transitive) To support.
- bolster (transitive, often, figurative) To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.
- buttress (figurative, by extension) To support something or someone by supplying evidence.
- espouse (transitive, figurative, modern usage) To accept, support, or take on as one’s own (an idea or a cause).
- keep up (transitive) To maintain; to preserve; to prevent from deteriorating or falling.
- maintain To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.). [from 14th c.]
- service (transitive) To perform maintenance.
affirm — full definition
- verb To state something confidently and firmly as true.
- verb (law) To uphold or confirm a lower court’s decision on appeal.
back — full definition
- noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
- noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
- adj Located at or toward the rear.
- adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
- verb To support someone or something, often financially.