kannattaa — meaning in English

English meaning

advocate noun A person who publicly supports or argues in favor of a cause, policy, or another person.
espouse verb To adopt a belief, cause or way of life and openly support it.
lift verb To raise something to a higher position.
pay verb To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
promote verb To raise someone to a higher rank or more important job.
second adjective Coming after the first in order, position, or importance.
support noun Help, encouragement or resources given to someone or something.

kannattaa is used for these senses in English:

advocate (transitive) To encourage support for something.
advocate (Scots law, in higher courts) To call a case before itself for decision.
espouse (transitive, figurative, modern usage) To accept, support, or take on as one’s own (an idea or a cause).
lift (obsolete) To bear; to support.
pay (transitive) To be profitable for.
pay off (intransitive) To become worthwhile; to produce a net benefit.
promote (transitive) To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.
root for (transitive, informal) To support (a favored person, team, or result).

noun A person who publicly supports or argues in favor of a cause, policy, or another person.
noun A lawyer, especially one who represents a client in court.
verb To publicly support or argue in favor of something.