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 phrasal verbIf you shore up something that is weak or about to fail, you do something in order to strengthen it or support it.  The democracies of the West may find it hard to shore up their defences. [VERB PARTICLE noun][ Also VERB  noun PARTICLE] More Synonyms of shore upSee full dictionary entry for  shoreSynonyms of 'shore up'support, strengthen, reinforce, prop More Synonyms of shore upChinese translation of 'shore up' vt  [wall] 支撑(撐)(zhīchēng) [system] 加强(強)(jiāqiáng)
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SeefortifyDefinition to prop up (an unsteady building or wall) with a strong support They may find it hard to shore up their defences.shopping centreshopping mallshoreshore upshortshort ofshort-lived
Additional synonymsDefinition to sustain or support Plaster ceilings are propped with scaffolding.Synonyms support,  maintain,  sustain,  shore,  hold up,  brace,  uphold,  bolster,  truss, buttressDefinition to make physically stronger or harder They had to reinforce the walls with exterior beams.Synonyms support,  strengthen,  fortify,  toughen,  stress,  prop,  supplement,  emphasize,  underline,  harden,  bolster,  stiffen,  shore up, buttressDefinition to become stronger or make (something) stronger The builders will have to strengthen the existing joists with additional timber.Synonyms support,  brace,  steel,  reinforce,  consolidate,  harden,  bolster,  augment, buttress |