Taguyod (en. To support)

/taˈɡu.jod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes promoting or helping something or someone.
The family supports their community through their projects.
Ang pamilya ay taguyod ng kanilang komunidad sa pamamagitan ng kanilang mga proyekto.
The act of providing strength or support to an idea or objective.
Support is important for social reforms.
Mahalaga ang taguyod para sa mga repormang panlipunan.
Supporting those in need or in crisis.
Many organizations support disaster victims.
Maraming organisasyon ang taguyod sa mga biktima ng kalamidad.

Etymology

From the root word "guyod" meaning to carry or to support.

Common Phrases and Expressions

advocacy of law
The support or promotion of laws and regulations.
taguyod ng batas
to advocate
To be a promoter or lead in a project or advocacy.
magtaguyod

Related Words

project advocacy
A process of supporting and aiding the development of a project.
taguyod ng proyekto
rights advocacy
The helping and promoting of people's rights.
taguyod ng karapatan

Slang Meanings

Help or support for a person or group.
I hope we can support a project for those in need.
Sana'y magtaguyod tayo ng proyekto para sa mga nangangailangan.
Standing tall or not falling down.
He is still standing strong despite all the challenges.
Nakataguyod pa rin siya sa kabila ng lahat ng pagsubok.
Uplifting or improving oneself or others.
His goal is to promote knowledge in the community.
Ang kanyang layunin ay magtaguyod ng kaalaman sa komunidad.