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pour — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
  • for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
  • on prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
  • to particle Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
  • toward preposition In the direction of a place, person, or thing.

Senses

pour is used for these senses in English:

  • against In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).
  • as for Regarding; about; concerning.
  • for Towards; in the direction of.
  • in order to before an infinitive: As a means of achieving the specified end; to.
  • on To the account or detriment of; denoting imprecation or invocation, or coming to, falling, or resting upon.
  • to (expressing purpose) In order to.
  • toward For the purpose of attaining (an aim).

against — full definition

  1. prep In opposition to; contrary to.
  2. prep In physical contact with, touching and typically supported by.
  3. prep In competition with; versus.
  4. prep As protection from, or in preparation for.

for — full definition

  1. prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
  2. prep Because of, or as the reason for.
  3. prep In support of, or in favor of.
  4. prep Covering a period of time or distance.
  5. prep In exchange for.

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