verb🔗ShareApuntalar, reforzarTo support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress."The old oak tree was buttressed by thick wooden beams to prevent it from falling over in strong winds. "El viejo roble fue apuntalado con gruesas vigas de madera para evitar que se cayera con los fuertes vientos.architecturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApoyar, corroborar, respaldar(by extension) To support something or someone by supplying evidence; to corroborate or substantiate."Her argument for staying out late was buttressed by the fact that her older brother was allowed to do the same. "Su argumento para quedarse fuera hasta tarde fue respaldado por el hecho de que a su hermano mayor se le permitió hacer lo mismo.communicationlanguagestatementwritinglawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAcojinado, apuntaladoHaving buttresses or supports."Only the buttressed outer walls still stood ."Solo las paredes exteriores apuntaladas aún se mantenían en pie.architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
