Translation of Italian word "appoggiare" to English
appoggiare
/appodˈdʒare/
Meaning
VerbTo place something so it rests against a support, or to express approval and backing for an idea or person.
How to use
The Italian verb 'appoggiare' means 'to lean, to support' (To place something so it rests against a support, or to express approval and backing for an idea or person). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, to rest or lean physically on a surface, or to back, endorse, and support a proposal or candidate.
🇬🇧 English
to lean, to support
Example
Tutti i membri del comitato hanno deciso di appoggiare la proposta del nuovo presidente.
All committee members decided to support the new president's proposal.
Puoi appoggiare la borsa sul tavolo vicino alla porta d'ingresso.
You can rest your bag on the table near the entrance door.
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- Tutti i membri del comitato hanno deciso di appoggiare la proposta del nuovo presidente.— All committee members decided to support the new president's proposal.
- Puoi appoggiare la borsa sul tavolo vicino alla porta d'ingresso.— You can rest your bag on the table near the entrance door.
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The Italian word "appoggiare" means "to lean, to support" in English.
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