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Bolstering

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

Definition

to support or strengthen

Synonyms & similar words

pad bolster bolsterup strengthen support foster encourage promote boost uphold maintain reinforce fortify secure stabilize sustain underpin buttress brace undergird anchor bolster

Example sentences

  1. The teacher is bolstering the student's confidence in math.
  2. The wall needs bolstering to prevent it from collapsing.
  3. The team is bolstering their defense for the playoffs.
  4. The company is bolstering their online presence with social media.

Quotes

  • The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire. - Ferdinand Foch
  • Change your thoughts and you change your world. - Norman Vincent Peale
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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