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bolster (verb), bolsters; bolstered; bolstering
1. To reinforce, to secure, to strengthen, or to support: More wooden structures are needed to bolster the roof of the building.
2. To uphold, to aid, or to assist: Mary was told that more facts are needed to bolster her political arguments or disputes with other members of congress.

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2. To uphold, to aid, or to assist: Mary was told that more facts are needed to bolster her political arguments or disputes with other members of congress.

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