bolster

Intermediate

/ˈboʊl.stər/

verb
Support or strengthen

bolster in a sentence

  • “She bolstered her argument with well-documented evidence.”
  • “She came with me to bolster my confidence.”
  • “A convincing argument that was bolstered by the speaker's reputation.”
  • “She is thinking of ways to bolster her career.”

What does “bolster” mean?

bolster (verb) means support or strengthen. It is pronounced /ˈboʊl.stər/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "bolster" mean?
bolster (verb) means: Support or strengthen
How do you pronounce "bolster"?
"bolster" is pronounced /ˈboʊl.stər/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "bolster" in a sentence?
Here is "bolster" used in a sentence: She bolstered her argument with well-documented evidence.

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