No. 730 in Russian
поддерживать
"To support" or "to maintain."
In a sentence
Я всегда поддерживаю своих друзей в трудные моменты.
I always support my friends in tough times.
In this sentence, 'поддерживать' is used in the sense of offering emotional or practical support to someone.
Эти колонны поддерживают крышу дома.
These columns support the roof of the house.
Here, 'поддерживать' means to physically hold up or maintain a structure.
Я стараюсь поддерживать здоровый образ жизни.
I strive to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
In this context, 'поддерживать' refers to maintaining or keeping up a certain condition or state.
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