bolster
/ˈboʊlstər/
bol · ster
ˈboʊl · stər
English Definition
V. to support; strengthen; reinforce
Significado en Español
apoyar, reforzar, mejorar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ủng hộ, củng cố, cải thiện
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Example Sentence
The new evidence helped to bolster her argument.
新证据有助于支持她的论点。
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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?
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A
Support
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B
Ignore
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C
Weaken
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D
Invalidate
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A — Support.
“bolster” means V. to support; strengthen; reinforce
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The sudden good news helped ______ the exhausted team's fading spirits.
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A
weaken
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B
crush
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C
bolster
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D
undermine
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C — bolster.
“bolster” means V. to support; strengthen; reinforce
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?
The new evidence helped to bolster her argument. (新证据有助于支持她的论点。)
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 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “bolster”?
Original meaning is “pillow” → support, prop up.
