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bolstered
[/ˈboʊlstərd/]
verb (past tense/past participle)
reforçado
1.
to support, strengthen, or give confidence to someone or something
The positive feedback bolstered her confidence.
O feedback positivo reforçou sua confiança.
2.
to prop up or support physically
He bolstered the weakened wall with wooden supports.
Ele reforçou a parede enfraquecida com suportes de madeira.
3.
to increase or improve something
The new evidence bolstered their case.
A nova evidência fortaleceu o caso deles.
NYC Slang
beefed up
Synonyms
strengthened
supported
reinforced
fortified
boosted
buoyed
Antonyms
weakened
undermined
diminished
discouraged
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
reforçado
most common usage
General Brazilian
fortalecido
alternative for emotional/confidence contexts
Portugal
reforçado
standard usage
Portugal
apoiado
used when emphasizing support
Related Idioms & Phrases
bolster someone's spirits
bolster morale
bolster the economy
bolster support for something
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