Synonyms for

Por

Verb / pɔ:r / Another word for por — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Por is a preposition in Spanish which means 'for' or 'by'.

Synonyms & similar words

para con mediante

Synonyms by register

Formal

in favor of in support of advocating

Informal

for backing on the side of

Literary

aiding championing

Antonyms

against opposed disagreeing contrary unfavorable

Common collocations

  • vote por
  • speak por
  • argue por
  • fight por
  • stand por
  • campaign por

Word family

noun support
verb support
adjective supportive

Usage note

The word 'por' is a Spanish preposition. In English, it is often translated as 'for' or 'by'. It is important to consider the context to determine the correct English equivalent.

Example sentences

  1. I bought this gift for you.
  2. She went to the park by herself.
  3. He gave it to me as a present.
  4. We traveled by plane.
  5. They did it for the team.

Quotes

  • 'For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness.' - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • 'By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.' - Benjamin Franklin
  • 'For every dark night, there's a brighter day.' - Tupac Shakur

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