Propping: meaning, definitions and examples

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propping

 

[ หˆprษ’pษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

support

To support or keep something in a particular position by placing something underneath or against it.

Synonyms

brace, prop up, support

Examples of usage

  • He was propping up the fence with a stick.
  • She propped the door open with a rock.
Context #2 | Verb

boost

To help or encourage something to succeed or increase.

Synonyms

boost, sustain, uphold

Examples of usage

  • The new tax cuts are propping up the economy.
  • She propped up his confidence with her kind words.

Translations

Translations of the word "propping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apoiando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคฐเฅเคฅเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stรผtzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyangga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดั‚ั€ะธะผะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podpieranie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ฏใˆใ‚‹ (sasaeru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soutenir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apoyando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท destekleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์ง€ํ•˜๊ธฐ (jijihagi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุนู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podpรญrรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podopieranie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ฏๆ’‘ (zhฤซchฤ“ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podpiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ styรฐja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™stษ™klษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apoyando

Etymology

The word 'propping' originated from the Middle English word 'proppe', which means 'support'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the action of supporting or boosting something. Over time, 'propping' has evolved to encompass various contexts, from physically supporting objects to metaphorically boosting confidence or success.

See also: propel, proper, prophet.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,257, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.