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buttressed

/ˈbʌtrɪst/

buttressedverb

buttressed

Past Simple

buttressed

Past Participle

/ˈbʌtrɪst/

Used as the simple past tense and past participle of the verb “buttress”.

Definitions

Simple past tense and past participle of buttress.

The engineers buttressed the bridge with additional supports.

buttressedpast participle

/ˈbʌtrɛst/

Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle; can take comparative and superlative forms (more/most buttressed).

Translations

подкреплённый

The argument was buttressed by solid evidence.

Аргумент был подкреплён надёжными доказательствами.

Definitions

Supported or reinforced with a buttress or similar structure.

The buttressed walls of the ancient cathedral have stood the test of time.

Strengthened or supported by additional evidence or arguments.

Her argument was buttressed by recent research findings.

Synonyms

proped up

buttressverb

buttressed

Past Simple

buttressed

Past Simple

buttressed

Past Participle

buttressing

Gerund

/ˈbʌtrɪs/

Translations

поддерживать

The government needs to buttress the economy with new policies.

Правительству необходимо поддерживать экономику новыми мерами.

укреплять

They decided to buttress the old bridge to ensure its stability.

Они решили укреплять старый мост, чтобы обеспечить его устойчивость.

Additional translations

подпирать

засиливать

Definitions

To support or strengthen something, especially a structure or argument.

The lawyer buttressed her case with strong evidence and expert testimonies.

To provide (a wall, building, etc.) with external supports called buttresses.

Engineers buttressed the centuries-old bridge to extend its lifespan.

Synonyms

shore up

buttressnoun

Definitions

A projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall.

The ancient cathedral was reinforced with a series of buttresses to prevent it from collapsing.

A source of defense or support.

The new policy served as a buttress for the company's financial stability.

A projecting part of a mountain, cliff, or rock face that resembles a buttress.

The climbers attempted the steep north buttress of the peak.

buttresspast participle

buttressed

Used predicatively or attributively to describe something that has been provided with buttresses or otherwise reinforced; not normally gradable.

Definitions

Strengthened or supported by one or more buttresses; reinforced.

The buttressed cathedral tower dominated the skyline.

buttressadjective

Definitions

Serving as or relating to a buttress; supporting or reinforcing.

The buttress walls absorbed the outward thrust of the vaulted roof.