lean on

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lean on

You can lean on the wall while you wait.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To rest on for physical support: To use something or someone as a support to bear part of one's weight.
    • To depend on for emotional or psychological support: To rely on someone for comfort, advice, or strength during difficult times.
Usage Examples
  • Verb (Physical Support):
    • The old man had to lean on his cane as he walked.
    • She leaned on the wall, exhausted from the long journey.
  • Verb (Emotional/Psychological Support):
    • During her grief, she knew she could lean on her family.
    • It's okay to lean on your friends when you're feeling stressed.
Advanced Usage
  • "to lean on someone heavily": To depend on someone to a very great degree.
    • After the accident, he leaned on his brother heavily for both physical and emotional support.
  • "to lean on something for guidance": To use something as a primary source of advice or direction.
    • The new manager leaned on the company's policy manual for guidance.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lean (verb): To incline or bend from a vertical position.
    • The tower leans slightly to the north.
  • Leaning (noun): A tendency or inclination.
    • He has a strong leaning towards artistic pursuits.
Synonyms
  • Rely on: To depend on with full trust or confidence.
  • Count on: To rely on; to expect with certainty.
  • Depend on: To be determined or influenced by; to need for support.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Lean against: To rest one's weight or body against a vertical surface.
    • He leaned against the doorframe while waiting.
  • Lean towards: To have a tendency or preference for.
    • I'm leaning towards accepting the job offer.
Related Idioms
  • Lean on someone's shoulder: To seek comfort or sympathy from someone (often by literally resting one's head on their shoulder while upset).
    • After the bad news, she just needed to lean on his shoulder and cry.
  • A leaning tower: A reference to something that is not upright or stable (from the Leaning Tower of Pisa).
    • The old barn was like a leaning tower, ready to fall.
lean on

You can lean on the wall while you wait.

Verb
  1. rest on for support
    • you can lean on me if you get tired

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