podporovat

Podporovat is a Czech verb meaning to support, back, or promote. It refers to providing assistance, encouragement, or resources to someone or something, often over time or in ongoing effort. The word is imperfective, with the perfective counterpart podpořit, which is used when the action is completed.

Grammatically, podporovat is transitive and takes a direct object in the accusative for the thing being supported (podporovat někoho, něco). It can also govern phrases indicating the domain of support, for example podporovat kulturu, sport, nebo projekt. In phrases such as podpořit návrh, podporovat komunitu, or finančně podporovat, the verb expresses backing in various ways, from advocacy to financial assistance.

Aspect and usage notes: podpořit denotes a completed act of backing, while podporovat emphasizes ongoing or repeated support. The choice between the imperfective and perfective forms can influence nuance in political, charitable, or business contexts. The verb is commonly used in public discourse, corporate communication, and everyday language to describe alignment, funding, endorsement, or encouragement.

Related terms include podpora (support), podporující (supportive), and podporovatel (supporter). It is distinct from sponzorovat, which more narrowly implies sponsorship by a sponsor, usually involving funding with external branding. Examples: Podporuje nás finančně. Podpořil bych váš návrh, pokud to bude možné. Podporovat komunitu je součástí její mise.