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    Supportait (en. Supported)

    /sy.por.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be able to support or tolerate something.
    He endured the pain without complaining.
    Il supportait la douleur sans se plaindre.
    To accept something, often with difficulty.
    She handled the pressure at work with courage.
    Elle supportait la pression au travail avec courage.
    To see or endure an unpleasant situation.
    They endured the constant noise from the construction.
    Ils supportaient le bruit constant des travaux.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'supportare', meaning 'to support'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bear the pressure
    To face difficult circumstances.
    supporter la pression
    to bear a burden
    To endure a responsibility or weight.
    supporter un fardeau

    Related Words

    support
    To help or carry something or someone.
    soutenir
    harden
    To become stronger in the face of pain or difficulties.
    endurcir
    to have support
    To receive help or assistance.
    avoir du soutien

    Slang Meanings

    To manage a difficult situation without getting down.
    He really took the shock after that news.
    Il a vraiment supporté le choc après cette nouvelle.
    To face something unpleasant.
    She put up with that boring job until the end of the month.
    Elle a supporté ce boulot chiant jusqu'à la fin du mois.