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bolstered

[bohl-sterd] / ˈboʊl stərd /
ADJECTIVE
backed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approved assisted endorsed favored
STRONG
advocated aided bankrolled boosted championed encouraged financed fostered furthered helped promoted propped seconded sponsored underwritten upheld
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapproved
WEAK
backless discouraged opposed
ADJECTIVE
helped
Synonyms
STRONG
abetted accompanied advised assisted backed befriended encouraged maintained nursed relieved subsidized supported sustained
WEAK
taken care of
Antonyms
STRONG
discouraged
WEAK
harmed hindered impeded
ADJECTIVE
reinforced
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assisted augmented fortified strengthened
STRONG
backed banded braced buttressed stiffened thickened
WEAK
beefed up built-up
ADJECTIVE
supported
Synonyms
STRONG
braced firm floated
WEAK
held up lifted up

Example Sentences

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The Ukrainian military, which has bolstered its drone capabilities, has intensified its strikes in recent weeks, hitting target hundreds of kilometres from Ukraine.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

The optimism was further bolstered by remarks from Patrick Witt, the White House’s digital-assets adviser.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The US said the sanctions also bolstered a regional economic agreement that "enhances transparency in critical minerals supply chains".

From BBC • May 1, 2026

And shoot days for TV pilots, which once bolstered the production economy around L.A., totaled 15, up from 13 days the prior year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Alexander said warmly, while Beowulf nodded in agreement, and this bolstered her courage a great deal.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood