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Vocabulary Entry
pillar
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A tall vertical structure used to support something.
Example Sentences
"The ancient temple was held up by massive stone pillars."
"She stood behind the pillar to avoid being seen."
"The pillars of the community came together to discuss the issue."
V
verb
To support or strengthen something.
Example Sentences
"The research aims to pillar the foundations of modern science."
"They decided to pillar their arguments with strong evidence."
"Community efforts will pillar the local economy."