This is the 15153rd most frequent German word.
stützte
"Stützte" means "supported" or "leaned" in English.
In this context, 'stützte' indicates physical aid or support provided to someone.
Er stützte die alte Frau, während sie die Straße überquerte.
He supported the elderly woman while she crossed the street.
Here, 'stützte' refers to structural support, where an object holds up another.
Die Säule stützte das Gewicht des Daches.
The column supported the weight of the roof.
In this case, 'stützte' describes providing evidence or arguments to substantiate a statement.