stützen
base
Meaning of stützen
etwas als Grundlage für eine Meinung oder einen Plan nehmen
to use as the main starting point

Pronunciation
stützen with English translation
stützen usage examples
Sie stützt ihre Meinung auf Fakten.
She bases her opinion on facts.
Wir stützen unseren Plan auf neue Zahlen.
We base our plan on new figures.
stützen synonyms
What's the difference between stützen, zugrunde legen, aufbauen, begründen, fundieren, and errichten
to use something as the basis for a decision, calculation, or conclusion
To build something on a basis; often about systems, relationships or companies.
to justify or explain with reasons; also can mean to establish/found in a more formal sense
to underpin or substantiate something; often used in formal or academic language
Advanced: broader words
to erect, build, or set up physically; not used for abstract bases
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Questions about this word
What does stützen mean?
to use as the main starting point
How do you pronounce stützen?
stützen is pronounced [ˈʃtʏtsn̩].
How is stützen used in a sentence?
She bases her opinion on facts. Translation: Sie stützt ihre Meinung auf Fakten.
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