🛏️bolster

verb
/ˈboʊlstər/

Meaning

To support, strengthen, or reinforce something.
a long cylindrical pillow used for support
To support or strengthen; to prop up.

Example Sentences

The manager bolstered the team's confidence with encouraging words.

The bolster provides extra support for your back while sleeping.

The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.

Example Expressions

bolster up

Synonyms

support, strengthen, boost, reinforce, encourage, cylindrical pillow, support cushion, long pillow
Entry 1
support, strengthen, boost, reinforce, encourage
Entry 2
cylindrical pillow, support cushion, long pillow
Entry 3
strengthen, support, reinforce

Antonyms

weaken, undermine, discourage, flat surface, hard support, diminish
Entry 1
weaken, undermine, discourage
Entry 2
flat surface, hard support
Entry 3
undermine, weaken, diminish

Collocations

bolster confidence, bolster support, bolster morale, bolster argument, neck bolster, lumbar bolster, decorative bolster, round bolster
Entry 1
bolster confidence, bolster support, bolster morale, bolster argument
Entry 2
neck bolster, lumbar bolster, decorative bolster, round bolster