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bolster (adjective)

To support, strengthen, or provide additional evidence for something, making it more effective or resilient. In an academic or professional context, it often refers to reinforcing an argument, a theory, or a financial position.

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"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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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.