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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. apoyar
She stacked a few pillows to prop up her head.Amontonó unas almohadas para apoyar la cabeza.
b. sostener
It was foolish of him to prop up the ladder against the window.Fue tonto de su parte sostener la escalera contra la ventana.
a. apoyar
I can rely on my family to prop me up when I fall on hard times.Puedo contar con mi familia para apoyarme cuando vienen los tiempos difíciles.
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