bolster's Usage Examples:

If your core is strong, keep the legs extended over the head, or use a chair or yoga equipment such as blocks or bolsters for support.

The exclusivity deal with AT'T certainly helped to bolster its subscriber numbers, but this put an increased burden on the network and this may have led to some of the issues related to dropped calls and poor coverage.

The older child's self-esteem can be bolstered by involving him in the care of the newborn in modest ways, such as helping out when the baby is being diapered or dressed or helping push the stroller.

Bloemfontein, President Kruger himself arriving on the scene to give confidence to his burghers; but the demoralization was so great that neither the military genius of the few nor the personal influence of the president could bolster up an adequate resistance, and on the 13th of March 1900 Lord Roberts's army marched into the Free State capital.

Some knives have bolsters, the bulge of metal between the handle and the blade.

bolstered by the fact that DVT has experienced robust yearly growth in every year of its 13 year history.

Our internet was so slow we had to get an extender in order to bolster our poor home wi-fi.

bolstered by the addition of Doug Newman to the team.

The reminder of what he was made her angry and bolstered her resistance.

Tony Pulis has managed to bolster the Argyle squad before today 's 5pm transfer deadline.

The Directory finally conceived the gigantic project of bolstering up the French Republicthe triumph of which was celebrated by the peace of Campo-Formio by forming the neighboring weak states into tributary vassal republics.

Straps are helpful for arm and leg extensions; blocks help yogis balance in any number of poses; and bolsters add a foundation of support, as well help practitioners open up areas of the body such as the chest, hips, and back.

Synonyms:

reinforce, reenforce, bolster up,

Antonyms:

fire, abstain, break, ride,