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past tense form of bolster.
past participle of bolster.

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Synonyms

bolstered

American

[bohl-sterd] / ˈboʊl stərd /

adjective

pillowed or cushioned; provided with firm but comfortable support.

The bolstered seats of this car bear-hug you to a point where all you can do is melt into them.
supported, strengthened, increased, or made more effective.

A bolstered bicycle network will improve mobility for cyclists around the city by creating more connections between routes.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of bolster.

Other Word Forms

unbolstered

adjective

Etymology

Origin of bolstered

bolster ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

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