bolstered

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (something) stronger or more confident by adding support or reassurance.

  - "He bolstered her confidence before the important interview."
  - "The coach bolstered the team's morale before the big game."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bolstered
booster , coaster , poster

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Variants

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bolster , bolstered , bolsterer , bolsterers , bolstering , bolsters

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Etymology

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From Old French bolster 'cushion, pillow' or bolster 'to support, prop up'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bolster' is also used in the construction industry to refer to a vertical support used to keep a structure in place.

2. In the medical field, a bolster is a large, firm cushion used to support a part of the body.

3. Bolstered is an anagram of the word 'ostrich lover'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Support: Bolstered is related to the concept of support, as it involves adding strength or reassurance to something.

2. Confidence: Bolstered is also related to the concept of confidence, as it involves increasing someone's belief in their abilities.

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Culture

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Bolstered has been used extensively in literature and poetry to describe the act of giving support or confidence to someone or something. It is also used metaphorically to describe the strengthening of a position or argument.

How to Memorize "bolstered"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person giving a pep talk to someone, encouraging and supporting them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of giving someone a boost or a lift.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Bolster Up' to remember the meaning of the word.

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