bolster (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈboʊlstər/
Definition
To support or strengthen something that is weak or failing.
Examples
The new funding will bolster the hospital's research capabilities.
His encouraging words helped to bolster my confidence.
The government introduced measures to bolster the economy.
How to Use bolster
- bolster up (phrasal verb)
- To support or strengthen something, often to prevent it from failing. — "They tried to bolster up the failing company with new investment."
- bolster with (prepositional phrase)
- To strengthen or support something by adding something else. — "The team was bolstered with the addition of two new players."
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