No. 316 in Estonian
toetab
"Toetab" means "supports" in English.
In a sentence
Teraapiakoer toetab patsiente rasketel aegadel.
The therapy dog supports the patients in difficult times.
Here, "toetab" means "supports" referring to providing assistance or emotional support.
Valitsus toetab kohalikke ettevõtlusprojekte.
The government supports local entrepreneurship projects.
In this context, "toetab" denotes providing financial or strategic aid to something.
Ta toetab oma käega vastu lauda, et püsti tõusta.
He supports himself on the table with his hand to stand up.
Here, "toetab" is used to mean "leans" or "supports physically," referring to stabilization through leaning.
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