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to bolster
01
to enhance the strength or effect of something
Transitive: to bolster strength of something
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
bolster
3rd person singular
bolsters
Present participle
bolstering
Past simple
bolstered
Past participle
bolstered
Examples
Recent scientific findings have bolstered the theory that climate change poses severe risks.
02
to provide extra support or padding to a seat for added comfort
Transitive: to bolster a seat
Examples
She bolstered the chair with a soft cushion for more comfort.
03
to support or reinforce something using a long, narrow cushion or bolster
Transitive: to bolster sth
Examples
She bolstered the pillow with a soft cushion to provide better neck support.
Bolster
01
a long, narrow pillow placed across the head of a bed or beneath regular pillows for support or decoration
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
bolsters
Examples
She arranged the bolster neatly beneath the pillows.
