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Bolstered

Verb / ˈbəʊlstɜ:d / Another word for bolstered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to support or strengthen; prop up

Synonyms & similar words

bolster bolsterup pad support reinforce buttress strengthen boost uphold fortify sustain underpin brace undergird carry maintain champion defend

Example sentences

  1. He bolstered his argument with some solid evidence.
  2. The company’s profits were bolstered by a successful marketing campaign.
  3. The pillows on the couch were not enough to bolster his aching back.
  4. The team needs to bolster their defense before the next game.
  5. The new law is designed to bolster the economy.

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  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” - Abraham Lincoln

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