bolster

BrE /ˈbɒlstər/ AmE /ˈbɑːlstər/

verb / noun en → es

past bolstered pp bolstered ing bolstering

1 SUPPORT [transitive] B2

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

  • The new evidence will bolster the prosecution's case.

    La nueva evidencia reforzará el caso del fiscal.

2 PILLLOW [noun] B1

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

  • She sat on a bolster and read her book.

    Ella se sentó sobre un cojín y leyó su libro.