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bolster

verb/ˈboʊl.stər/

to support or strengthen

Synonyms

• reinforce
• buttress
• support

Antonyms

• undermine
• weaken

bolster in a sentence

Where it comes from

From Old Norse bolstr 'cushion, support'

Memory hook

BOLSTER — like a BOLT-of-support.

Read it in context

• The Slanted Signature Narrative

Practice bolster in the app

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