propped

Meanings

• Verb

  To support or prop up something, often using a stick or other object.

  - "He propped the ladder against the wall."
  - "The artist propped up the canvas to paint the ceiling."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with propped
Doped , Scooped , Hoped

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Propelled (en) : Moved or driven forward by a force or power.
   

2. Prophet (en) : A person who speaks words given by the God or gods or who is considered as having spiritual insight or authority.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of propped that leads to same result
prop , propped , propping , props , prop up , propped up , propping up , props up

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Forms

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Propped up: When something is supported or held up., Propped in: When something is placed inside or enclosed., Propped against: When something is leaned or rested against.

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Etymology

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From Old French 'proposer' meaning 'to propose, suggest, offer'.

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Trivia

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1. The verb 'to prop' is often used in the context of photography to mean 'to set up or arrange the scene or subjects for a photograph'.

2. In the game of golf, a 'prop' is a small stick used to mark the position of a ball on the green.

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Related Concepts

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1. Support: The action of keeping something in place or preventing it from falling.

2. Foundation: The base or ground upon which something is built or established.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'propped' is often used metaphorically to describe the support or foundation of an idea or argument. In art, it can refer to the use of props in set design or sculpture.

How to Memorize "propped"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a stick propping up a heavy object.
   - Imagine someone propping open a door with their foot.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a ladder leaning against a wall.
   - Think of the word 'support' when you see or hear 'propped'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase: 'Propped up, I can see the view.'
   - Use the acronym 'P-R-O-P-P-E-D': Propose, Rest, Offer, Prop, Propagate, Elevate, Deliver.

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