[そえる, soeru](v1, vt) (1) to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); (2) to add to as support; to prop up; (3) to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (4) (arch) to mimic; to imitate; (5) (arch) to draw something near to oneself; to approach nearby; (P)[Add to Longdo]