bolster

4 definitions • 4 examples

to support or improve something or make it stronger:

More money is needed to bolster the industry.

She tried to bolster my confidence/morale (= encourage me and make me feel stronger) by telling me that I had a special talent.

They need to do something to bolster their image.

a long firm cylinder-shaped pillow

to support something, or make something stronger:

The UN is sending more troops to bolster the peacekeepers.

a long pillow (= cloth bag filled with material), usually shaped like a tube