bolster

/bˈə‍ʊlstɐ/

/ˈboʊɫstɝ/

to bolster

MAIN VERB

to enhance the strength or effect of something

synonyms : bolster up

add padding to

synonyms : pad

prop up with a pillow or bolster

Bolster

a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows

Examples

1. The presence of an ancient ocean would definitely bolster those ideas.

2. Meanwhile, states are also bolstering security.

3. New uniforms bolster British morale for this agonizing march.

4. Higher tariffs would bolster domestic manufacturing.