Word meaning
bolster
verb · BOHL-ster
What does bolster mean?
Bolster means to support or strengthen.
Bolster in a sentence
“Good reviews bolstered the author's confidence.”
Synonyms for bolster
- support
- reinforce
- boost
Where does bolster come from?
Originally a noun for a long, firm pillow.
How to remember bolster
- Say it out loud a few times: BOHL-ster.
- Write one sentence of your own using bolster, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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