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bolster (adjective)

Etwas unterstützen oder stärken, um es effektiver oder widerstandsfähiger zu machen.

💬 Beispiel

"She used a few extra logs to bolster the dying fire."

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Think of a 'B-O-L-T' (bolt) being used to 'bolster' a piece of furniture. A bolt makes it strong; bolstering makes it st...

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🔗 Synonyme
strengthen reinforce buttress shore up fortify
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Using 'bolster' when you mean 'boast'. → He boasted about his high score.

Saying 'The problem bolstered' (intransitive). → The problem was bolstered by poor management.