Bolstering: meaning, definitions and examples

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bolstering

[ ˈbəʊlstərɪŋ ]

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supportive

To strengthen or support something physically or emotionally.

Synonyms

reinforce, strengthen, support

Examples of usage

The company is bolstering its marketing campaign with a new social media strategy.
She bolstered her friend's confidence by giving her a pep talk before the interview.

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furniture

A long, narrow pillow or cushion.

Synonyms

cushion, pad, pillow

Examples of usage

She added a bolstering to her bed for extra comfort.
The yoga studio provides bolsters for students to use during relaxation poses.

Translations

Translations of the word "bolstering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reforço

🇮🇳 मजबूती

🇩🇪 Stärkung

🇮🇩 penguatan

🇺🇦 підсилення

🇵🇱 wzmocnienie

🇯🇵 強化 (きょうか)

🇫🇷 renforcement

🇪🇸 refuerzo

🇹🇷 güçlendirme

🇰🇷 강화 (강화)

🇸🇦 تعزيز

🇨🇿 posílení

🇸🇰 posilnenie

🇨🇳 加强 (jiāqiáng)

🇸🇮 krepitev

🇮🇸 styrking

🇰🇿 күшейту

🇬🇪 გაძლიერება

🇦🇿 gücləndirmə

🇲🇽 refuerzo

Word origin

The word 'bolstering' originated from the Middle English word 'bolstre', which came from the Old English 'bolster' meaning a long, thick pillow or cushion. The verb form of 'bolster' appeared in the mid-18th century with the meaning 'to support or reinforce'. Over time, 'bolstering' has evolved to also represent providing emotional support or strengthening in a non-physical sense.