bolster
BrE /ˈbɒlstər/ AmE /ˈbɑːlstər/
verb / noun en → es
past bolstered pp bolstered ing bolstering
to support or strengthen something, especially an idea or belief
reforzar, apoyar, fortalecer
- bolster somebody's confidence/belief
- bolster a claim/argument
Collocations bolster an argument · bolster someone's confidence
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The new evidence will bolster the prosecution's case.
La nueva evidencia reforzará el caso del fiscal.
a large, soft pillow used to support your head or back when you are sitting or lying down
cojín, almohada grande
Collocations bolster for the back
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She sat on a bolster and read her book.
Ella se sentó sobre un cojín y leyó su libro.