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BOLSTER UP
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Dictionary entry overview: What does bolster up mean?
• BOLSTER UP (verb)
The verb BOLSTER UP has 1 sense:
1. support and strengthen
Familiarity information: BOLSTER UP used as a verb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Support and strengthen
Classified under:
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
Synonyms:
bolster; bolster up
Context example:
bolster morale
Hypernyms (to "bolster up" is one way to...):
reenforce; reinforce (make stronger)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
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