bolster

verb · BOHL-ster

CEFR C1

to support or make something stronger

मज़बूत करना, बढ़ावा देना

Usage

bolster confidencebolster moralebolster the economy

Examples

The win bolstered the team's confidence.

New facts bolstered her argument.

Common mistake

His praise bolstered up her to try again.

His praise bolstered her confidence to try again.

Bolster something, such as confidence; no up.

Remember: Bolster = a pillow that props you up.

Useful for

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