propped up

Meanings

• Verb (transitive)

  Raised or supported, often temporarily, by props or other means

  - "He propped up the fallen statue."
  - "The injured hiker was propped up against a tree until help arrived."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with propped up
hopes , ropes , mopes , scopes

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Variants

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prop up , propped up , propping up , props up

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to prop' or 'to support' in various senses, from Old French 'propre' meaning 'fitting, convenient, proper', from Latin 'proponere' meaning 'place before'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'propped up' was first used in English in the 14th century.

2. In the game of Scrabble, the word 'propped' can be used to create the word 'propped up' with the letter 'P' added.

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Related Concepts

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1. support: The act of holding up or keeping something in place. Synonyms include 'prop up', 'brace', 'brace up', 'hold up', and 'prop'.

2. prop: An object used to support or hold up something else. Synonyms include 'support', 'brace', 'brace up', 'crutch', and 'stilts'.

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Culture

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In literature, 'propped up' has been used metaphorically to describe individuals or institutions that continue to exist but are no longer self-sustaining or viable. In art, it can refer to the use of supports or props to keep a sculpture or painting in place.

How to Memorize "propped up"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heavy object, like a statue, that has fallen and needs to be lifted and supported to prevent it from causing damage or harm. Visualize someone using props or supports to hold up the object until help arrives.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'propped up' with the idea of support or props. Remember that it means to hold something up or keep it in place.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Props Keep Up Heavy Objects'. Remember that 'Props' stands for 'propped up' and 'Keep Up' represents the act of supporting or holding up.

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