susține

Borrowed from French soutenir, Latin sustineō, with conjugation based on ține.

• IPA^(key): /susˈt͡si.ne/

a susține (third-person singular present susține, past participle susținut) 3rd conj.

1. (transitive) to support (to provide physical support to an object)

   Synonyms: sprijini, propti, rezema, (regional) prijini

   Un stâlp susține poarta. ― A pillar supports the door.

2. (transitive) to support (to provide physical support to a person to keep them from falling)

   Synonyms: sprijini, purta, ține

   Vom merge cât ne-or susține picioarele. ― We will walk as long as our legs may support us.

3. (transitive, figurative) to support (to be in support of an action, a cause etc.)

   Synonyms: sprijini, apăra

   A susținut cauza revoluției. ― He/she supported the cause behind the revolution.

4. (transitive, figurative) to support (to bring forth arguments in support of a theory, of a principle etc.)

   Synonyms: afirma, sprijini

   Mărturisirea lui susține teoria ta. ― His admission supports your theory.

5. (intransitive, figurative) to argue, to claim (usually without much evidence provided)

   Synonyms: afirma, declara, pretinde

   Ea poate susține că a fost autoapărare. ― She can claim that it was self-defense.

6. (reflexive, figurative) to be argued, to be claimed

   Se susține că utilizarea acestui produs poate stimula în mod semnificativ puterea. ― It is claimed that using this product can significantly boost one's strength.

7. To present oneself at an exam or a competition to obtain a title, a degree or a position.
8. (transitive, figurative) to support, to sustain (to help by material means)

   Synonyms: ajuta, întreține

   Detalii despre proiectele susținute poți găsi aici. ― You can find details about the supported projects here.

9. (reflexive, figurative) to sustain oneself

   Synonyms: îşi câştiga existenţa, se întreține

10. (reflexive) to stand on one's feet

    Synonym: se ține în picioare

11. (figurative, rare) to stand one's ground, to resist

    Synonyms: se menține pe poziție, rezista

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