bolster up

/ˌboʊlstər əp/
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Other forms: bolstered up; bolstering up; bolsters up

Definitions of bolster up
  1. verb
    support and strengthen
    synonyms: bolster
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    type of:
    reenforce, reinforce
    make stronger
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