propped up

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Verb prop up has 1 sense

prop up, prop, shore up, shore - support by placing against something solid or rigid; "shore and buttress an old building"
--₁ is one way to hold, support, sustain, hold up
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s something PP

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Propped Up

Definition:

Propped up is a verb phrase that means to support or hold something in an upright position by placing an object underneath it.

Examples:

She propped up the bookshelf with a stack of books.
He propped up his feet on the ottoman after a long day at work.
The old man propped himself up with a cane while walking.

Synonyms:

Support
Hold up
Prop

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