bolster up

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A phrasal verb meaning to support, strengthen, or reinforce something, such as an argument, system, or morale.

ruФразовый глагол, означающий поддерживать, укреплять или усиливать что-либо, например, аргумент, систему или моральный дух.esVerbo compuesto que significa sostener, reforzar o fortalecer algo, como un argumento, un sistema o la moral.frVerbe à particule signifiant soutenir, renforcer ou consolider quelque chose, comme un argument, un système ou le moral.deAusdruck, der bedeutet, etwas oder jemanden zu stützen, zu stärken oder zu festigen, zum Beispiel ein Argument, ein System oder die Moral.ptVerbo frasal que significa apoiar, fortalecer ou reforçar algo, como um argumento, um sistema, a moral ou a confiança.zh动词短语，表示支持、加强或增强某事物，如论点、体系或士气。arفعل مركّب يعني دعم شيء أو تقويته أو تعزيزه، كدعم حجة أو نظام أو روح معنوية.

1. Support or strengthen formal

   To support, strengthen, or reinforce something, such as an argument, system, or position.

   • The new evidence bolstered up the prosecution's case.
   • They tried to bolster up the failing economy with new policies.
   • She used statistics to bolster up her argument.

   ruПоддержать или укрепитьesReforzar, apuntalarfrRenforcer, étayerdeUnterstützen oder stärkenptApoiar ou fortalecerzh支持或加强arدعم أو تقوية

   同义词: boostbracebuttressfortifyprop upreinforceshore upstrengthensupportsustainuphold

   反义词: erodesapsubvertundermineweaken

2. Prop up physically informal

   To physically support or prop something up, often with cushions or padding.

   • He bolstered up his back with a pillow while reading.
   • The old chair was bolstered up with extra cushions.
   • She bolstered up the sagging shelf with a wooden block.

   ruПодперетьesApuntalar físicamentefrÉtayer physiquementdeAbstützenptEscorarzh撑起arدَعْم جسديّ

   同义词: bracebuttresscushionpadprop upshore upsupport

• bolstered up past participle
• bolstered up past simple
• bolstering up present participle
• bolsters up third person singular

基本动词: bolster