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support

nounmasculine/ɐ̃ˈpa.ɾu/medium

am·pa·ro

Definition

The action or effect of protecting, defending, or sustaining someone; aid, protection.
The child found support in her mother's arms.
The law provides support for workers' rights.
Common collocations
legal supportsocial supportfamily supportseek support

Etymology

Do latim 'amparare' (proteger, defender).

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