transitive. To support or endorse (a person) in a course of action; to uphold (a principle); to support (a cause). Obsolete.
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > easiness > aid, help, or assistance > support > support or encouragement > support or encourage [verb (transitive)] > a cause, principle, etc. (11) to bear upc1475 transitive. To support or endorse (a person) in a course of action; to uphold (a principle); to support (a cause). Obsolete. patrocinate1593 transitive. To defend, champion, promote, or patronize (a cause, etc.). patrocinea1633 transitive. = patrocinate, v. upstand1722 figurative. To stand up for something. rare. to fight the good fight1809 gen. To campaign or struggle valiantly for a just cause; to defend what one believes to be right. Subcategories:— give support to a cause or principle (6) |
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