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bolster Definition

bol·ster (bōl′stər)

noun

  1. a long, narrow cushion or pillow
  2. a soft pad for easing pressure on any part of the body
  3. any bolsterlike object or support; specif.,
    1. a capping piece over a post to extend the bearing area under a beam
    2. the connecting part between the volutes of an Ionic capital

Etymology: ME & OE, akin to ON bolstr, Ger polster; ult. < IE base *bhel-, to swell: see ball

transitive verb

to prop up as with a bolster; support, strengthen, or reinforce: often with up

bolster Synonyms

bolster

v.

prop, hold up, reinforce, sustain; see support 1, 2.

bolster Usage Examples

Followed by a transitive particle

up: To bolster up the meteor theory, the Project consultant suggests a one-hour error in time.

Object

  • villari: To explore scientific error paper in which needed to obtain villari also bolstered.
  • midfield: News on the injury front was good with Lenny Johnrose returning to bolster the midfield.
  • morale: Hotspur expects to bolster morale with a comic reminder of Hal's deficiencies.
  • squad: Will we bring anyone in to bolster the squad for the final push?
  • wagon: Salmon A long bolster wagon ( 62 foot ) first introduced by the LMS in 1929.
  • cushion: Also double up as a bolster cushion on their beds.

Subject

  • arrival: Charles Russell was significantly bolstered by the arrival of the entire private client department from Stephenson Harwood in 2004.
  • addition: This year their driving strength is bolstered by the addition of Doug Newman to the team.
  • return: The Exiles were also bolstered by a welcome return from Rich Watkins ( the old 3rd team skipper ).
  • fact: This positive news is bolstered by the fact that DVT has experienced robust yearly growth in every year of its 13 year history.
  • news: Reading Football Club have been bolstered by the news that they should soon have a training complex of their own.

Modifying Another Word

  • significantly: Charles Russell was significantly bolstered by the arrival of the entire private client department from Stephenson Harwood in 2004.
  • certainly: Still, it will certainly bolster any defense required.
  • also: It will also bolster the already strong links with the college's local community.

Preposition: by

  • arrival: Charles Russell was significantly bolstered by the arrival of the entire private client department from Stephenson Harwood in 2004.
  • addition: This year their driving strength is bolstered by the addition of Doug Newman to the team.
  • return: The Exiles were also bolstered by a welcome return from Rich Watkins ( the old 3rd team skipper ).
  • fact: This positive news is bolstered by the fact that DVT has experienced robust yearly growth in every year of its 13 year history.
  • news: Reading Football Club have been bolstered by the news that they should soon have a training complex of their own.