bolstered

UK
/ˈbəʊl.stəd/
US
/ˈboʊl.stɚd/

Translations

bolsteredpast participle
UK
/ˈbəʊl.stəd/
US
/ˈboʊl.stɚd/
Participial adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "bolster"; used attributively and predicatively.
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.
bolsterverb

bolstered

Past Simple

bolstered
Past Simple
bolstered
Past Participle
bolstering
Gerund
UK
/ˈbəʊl.stə/
US
/ˈboʊl.stɚ/
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
bolsterpast participle

bolstered

Used to describe something that has been reinforced or supported.

Definitions

bolsteredpast participle
Strengthened or supported with additional reinforcement.
The bolstered defenses of the castle made it nearly impregnable to invaders.
Made more confident or encouraged.
Her bolstered confidence after the training session was evident in her presentation.
bolsterverb
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
The government is planning to bolster the economy by increasing public spending.
To provide with padded support.
They used cushions to bolster the back of the chair for added comfort.
bolsterpast participle
Strengthened or supported; reinforced.
The bolstered bridge withstood the storm.