C1verbformalbusinesspolitics
US/ˈboʊl.stər/
UK/ˈbəʊl.stə/
to make something stronger or more likely to succeed
In context
The company hired extra staff to bolster customer service.
Strong sales figures helped to bolster investor confidence this quarter.
She added two more examples to bolster her argument.
Words that go with bolster
verb + noun
- bolster confidenceThe news bolstered confidence in the economy.
- bolster the economyNew factories will bolster the economy.
- bolster an argumentData can bolster an argument.
- bolster securityThe airport plans to bolster security.
- bolster supportThe mayor wants to bolster support among young voters.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
bolster upCorrect: bolster