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prop up
- Entry Word:
- prop up
- Function:
- verb
Text:
1
to hold up or serve as a foundation for<these beams are propping up the entire roof>— see support 3
2
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end<invariably his strong religious faith props him up in times of crisis>— see help 1
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