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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