Bolster GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
/ˈbəʊl.stəʳ/ (noun & verb)
Definition
Verb: to improve or support something, strengthen, encourage, augment, uphold, ameliorate, sustain, prop up, reinforce, shore up, boost, buttress
Noun: a long cylindrical pillow
Example
Confidence can be a tough thing to bolster. We’ve put together some handy tips to help you out. If you’re still having a hard time even after trying these self-help ideas, don’t worry! We’ve also listed the ways you can find extra support and work on boosting your confidence with the help of others.
There are a number of things you can do to bolster your confidence. Some of them are just small changes to your frame of mind; others you’ll have to work on for a bit longer to make them familiar habits.
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Antonyms
weaken, destabilize, undermine
Parts of speech
Noun: bolsterer
