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BOLSTER UP

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Support and strengthen

Example:

bolster morale

Synonyms:

bolster; bolster up

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "bolster up" is one way to...):

reenforce; reinforce (make stronger)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

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