# στηρίζω/stērizō
This word is an action. It is a verb.

* This word can mean to make something firm or strong.
* This word can mean to make someone firm or strong. This means to encourage a person and help them continue to do or believe something.

Sometimes this word is used with other words:

* When it is used with πρόσωπον (G4383), these words mean to fix one’s face. This means to be determined to do something.