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bolstered
UK
/ˈbəʊl.stəd/
US
/ˈboʊl.stɚd/
UK
/ˈbəʊl.stəd/
US
/ˈboʊl.stɚd/
Participial adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "bolster"; used attributively and predicatively.
Translations
The bolstered defenses made the city more secure.
Укреплённые оборонительные сооружения сделали город более безопасным.
The bolstered argument convinced the jury.
Поддержанный аргумент убедил присяжных.
Definitions
The bolstered defenses of the castle made it nearly impregnable to invaders.
Her bolstered confidence after the training session was evident in her presentation.
Synonyms
bolstered
Past Simple
bolstered
Past Simple
bolstered
Past Participle
bolstering
Gerund
UK
/ˈbəʊl.stə/
US
/ˈboʊl.stɚ/
Translations
The government took measures to bolster the economy.
Правительство приняло меры, чтобы поддерживать экономику.
They are trying to bolster their position in the market.
Они пытаются укреплять свою позицию на рынке.
Additional translations
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The government is planning to bolster the economy by increasing public spending.
They used cushions to bolster the back of the chair for added comfort.
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She placed a bolster under her knees to relieve the pressure on her back.
The engineer added a metal bolster to the bridge to ensure its stability.
bolstered
Used to describe something that has been reinforced or supported.
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The bolstered bridge withstood the storm.
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She bought a bolster pillow to improve her sleep posture.
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Bolstering measures were introduced to stabilise the economy.