bolster
Translation
to bolster, to support, to strengthen, to reinforce
Examples
The new evidence will bolster his argument.
The new evidence will bolster his argument.
We need to bolster our defenses.
We need to bolster our defences.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to support or strengthen (sth.) The new evidence will bolster his argument.
Similar Words
Synonyms: support, strengthen, reinforce; Antonyms: weaken, undermine
Etymology
From Old English 'bolster' (a pillow). The verb sense comes from the idea of propping something up with a pillow.
Memory Tips
Imagine using a big pillow (a bolster) to prop up something weak.