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bolster

/ˈboʊlstər/
bol · ster ˈboʊl · stər
English Definition
V. to support; strengthen; reinforce
中文释义
支持；加强；改善
Significado en Español
apoyar, reforzar, mejorar
한국어 뜻
지지하다, 강화하다, 개선하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ủng hộ, củng cố, cải thiện
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How to use “bolster” in a sentence

The new evidence helped to bolster her argument.

新证据有助于支持她的论点。

Winning the first game bolstered the team's confidence.

赢得第一场比赛增强了球队的信心。

Workers bolstered the riverbank with sandbags.

工人们用沙袋加固河岸。

She bolstered her essay with quotes from experts.

她引用专家的话来支撑她的文章。

Synonyms
support strengthen reinforce
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
Original meaning is “pillow” → support, prop up.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is a synonym for bolster?

  1. A Ignore
  2. B Weaken
  3. C Support
  4. D Invalidate
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C — Support. “bolster” means V. to support; strengthen; reinforce

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The sudden good news helped ______ the exhausted team's fading spirits.

  1. A weaken
  2. B crush
  3. C bolster
  4. D undermine
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C — bolster. “bolster” means V. to support; strengthen; reinforce

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Common questions about “bolster”

What does “bolster” mean?

bolster — V. to support; strengthen; reinforce. In Chinese: 支持；加强；改善.

How do you pronounce “bolster”?

bolster is pronounced /ˈboʊlstər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: bol · ster.

How do you use “bolster” in a sentence?

“bolster” means to support; strengthen; reinforce. Examples: (1) The new evidence helped to bolster her argument. (2) Winning the first game bolstered the team's confidence. (3) Workers bolstered the riverbank with sandbags. (4) She bolstered her essay with quotes from experts.

What are synonyms for “bolster”?

support, strengthen, reinforce — all close in meaning to bolster (V. to support; strengthen; reinforce).

Is “bolster” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. bolster appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “bolster”?

Original meaning is “pillow” → support, prop up.

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