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bolster (adjective)

دعم أو تعزيز شيء ما لجعله أكثر فعالية أو مرونة.

💬 Ejemplo

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

💡 Truco para recordar

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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🔗 Sinónimos
strengthen reinforce buttress shore up fortify
⚠️ Errores comunes

Using 'bolster' when you mean 'boast'. → He boasted about his high score.

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

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