zelar

Portuguese

/ze.ˈla(ɾ)/, /ze.ˈla(ɾ)/

verb
Definitions
  • to devotedly take care of something
  • to ensure that something take place or exists

Etymology

Suffix from Portuguese zelo (zeal).

Origin

Portuguese

zelo

Gloss

zeal

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