Also means
to back
Usage Note
Apoyar means to support in the sense of backing, endorsing, or physically leaning something against a surface: apoyar la espalda en la pared ('to lean one's back against the wall'), apoyar una propuesta ('to back a proposal'). It is not the right verb for financial support — use financiar or mantener for that. The reflexive apoyarse en means 'to lean on' or 'to rely on' someone or something.
Examples
"El partido apoya la nueva ley."
Natural Translation
The party supports the new law.
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