English / word
bolster
verb C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to support, strengthen, or prop up
In context
01
The manager bolstered the team's confidence with encouraging words.
02
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
Synonyms
support,strengthen,boost
Antonyms
weaken,damage,undermine
Collocations
bolster confidence,bolster morale,bolster support
Verb forms
Past: bolstered · Past participle: bolstered · -ing: bolstering