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单词 bolsters
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bolster

1 of 2

noun

bol·​ster ˈbōl-stər How to pronounce bolster (audio)
1
: a long pillow or cushion
2
: a structural part designed to eliminate friction or provide support or bearing (see bearing sense 5)

bolster

2 of 2

verb

bolstered; bolstering ˈbōl-st(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce bolster (audio)

transitive verb

1
: to support with or as if with a bolster : reinforce
lay bolstered up in bed
extra men will bolster already augmented dock details Stanley Levey
2
: to give a boost to
news that bolstered his spirits
bolsterer
ˈbōl-stər-ər How to pronounce bolster (audio)
noun

Synonyms

Verb

  • bear
  • brace
  • buttress
  • carry
  • prop (up)
  • shore (up)
  • stay
  • support
  • sustain
  • undergird
  • underpin
  • uphold
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Example Sentences

Verb She came with me to bolster my confidence. a convincing argument that was bolstered by the speaker's reputation She is thinking of ways to bolster her career.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
And its sloped bolster will give you the perfect pinch grip for better comfort and control. Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 13 July 2022 The bolster, or how and where the blade flows into the handle, is another point of differentiation. Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022 But the interior looks to be in very reasonable shape for a nearly 20-year-old car, although the black leather seats features quite a bit of cracking and even one tear in the driver's-seat bolster. Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 28 June 2022 The Casper dog bed includes a memory foam mattress, four cushions to create a bolster around the sides, and a protective, washable cover that's easily zipped on and off. Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 9 May 2022 The company expects to leverage the influx of cash to grow its platform and bolster Landing Pad, a cloud where users can access 3D design work anytime, anywhere. Nicole Gull Mcelroy, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2022 The funds will support state and local fair housing enforcement organizations and bolster education, outreach, and training on rights and responsibilities under federal fair housing laws. Kevin L. Clark, Essence, 25 Apr. 2022 Blue notes and a bolster pillow encased in a tribal-pattern fabric from S. Harris dial up the energy in one space while soft greens and organic elements give the second room relaxed attitude. Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2022 The bolster gives your pet a place to rest their head. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2022
Verb
To bolster the Ukrainian offensive, the Biden administration announced another $600 million package of military aid. Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2022 To bolster the offensive, the Biden administration announced another $600 million package of military aid Thursday for Ukraine, including more of the weaponry that has helped its troops seize the momentum. Vasilisa Stepanenko, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022 To bolster the offensive, the Biden administration announced another $600 million package of military aid Thursday for Ukraine, including more of the weaponry that has helped its troops seize the momentum. Vasilisa Stepanenko, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Sep. 2022 New Delhi’s largely neutral stance on Ukraine has likely dampened some enthusiasm in parts of Western countries to bolster closer ties with India. Tripti Lahiri, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Yet millions of families across the socioeconomic spectrum are too stressed, stretched, and unsupported to provide the optimal language nutrition to bolster future reading. Time, 15 Sep. 2022 Last season was a mess, but in the preceding offseason, the Jazz didn’t exactly make proper moves to address their problems, to bolster the team’s chances for more success, to improve belief. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 To bolster coverage of the themes that matter most to our audiences, several reporters will transfer into and out of Business over the coming weeks. Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 Now programs open in 2022 after the first full offseason in years, with plenty of excellent matchups across the state as teams look to build their resume to bolster their power rankings in the new statewide format. Nate Weitzer, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old English belg bag — more at belly

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1508, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

bolster 1 of 2

noun

bol·​ster ˈbōl-stər How to pronounce bolster (audio)
: a long pillow or cushion sometimes used to support bed pillows

bolster

2 of 2

verb

bolstered; bolstering
: to support with or as if with a bolster
We tried to bolster their courage.

Legal Definition

bolster

transitive verb

bol·​ster
ˈbōl-stər
: to use evidence usually improperly to give weight to (evidence already introduced)

bolsters 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bolster
1
as in supports
to hold up or serve as a foundation for used additional beams to bolster the ceiling

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • supports
  • sustains
  • carries
  • upholds
  • stays
  • underpins
  • buttresses
  • undergirds
  • braces
  • bears
  • underlies
  • steadies
  • trusses
  • shores (up)
  • props (up)
2
as in reinforces
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea) a couple of tournament wins would bolster the extravagant claims that have been made on behalf of the young golfer

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • reinforces
  • supports
  • proves
  • backs
  • corroborates
  • confirms
  • buttresses
  • reenforces
  • substantiates
  • establishes
  • verifies
  • affirms
  • validates
  • shores (up)
  • avouches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • undermines
  • undercuts
  • weakens

bolsters

2 of 2

noun

plural of bolster
as in brackets

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • brackets
  • arches
  • pillars
  • supports
  • stands
  • columns
  • bearings
  • cantilevers
  • girders
  • pedestals
  • pilasters
  • mounts
  • pegs
  • struts
  • buttresses
  • spurs
  • reinforcements
  • stakes
  • shorings
  • shores
  • props
  • underpinnings
  • mountings
  • crutches
  • stays
  • stanchions
  • stilts
  • foundations
  • trusses
  • braces
  • posts
  • frames
  • bases
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