No. 7,334 in Catalan
apostaven
"Apostaven" means "they bet" or "they wagered" in English.
In a sentence
Els jugadors apostaven els seus diners en el joc.
The players were betting their money on the game.
In this sentence, "apostaven" is used to indicate the act of placing a bet or wagering.
Ells sempre apostaven per una solució pacífica.
They always opted for a peaceful solution.
Here, "apostaven" signifies choosing or favoring, showing it metaphorically in decision-making.
Els amants de la natura apostaven per la conservació dels boscos.
The nature lovers were committed to the preservation of forests.
In this case, "apostaven" represents advocating or supporting an ideology or cause.
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