Meaning & Definition of word "Bolster"
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Bolster
/ˈboʊl.stɚ/
noun:
- 1. A long, narrow pillow or cushion.
- Example: She placed a bolster behind her back for added comfort while reading.
- 2. Something that supports or strengthens.
- Example: The team used the marketing campaign as a bolster for their sales strategy.
verb:
- 1. To support or strengthen; to reinforce.
- Example: The government implemented new policies to bolster the economy.
- 2. To prop up or support from below.
- Example: She used pillows to bolster her back while sitting on the couch.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old English 'bolster', of Germanic origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bolster one's spirits:
to improve one's mood or confidence
bolster up:
to provide additional support
bolster the economy:
to enhance economic growth or stability
Related Words
support:
to bear or hold up; sustain
reinforce:
to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material
Slang Meanings of bolster
Meaning: to enhance or improve
Example Sentence: That new strategy really bolstered our sales.
Meaning: to hype up or increase confidence
Example Sentence: He was trying to bolster his friends before the big game.