bolster
B2CEFR level
45/100Rarity: uncommon
NeutralRegister
General verb
To support, strengthen or reinforce something.
New figures on exports helped bolster confidence in the recovery.
Business verb
To reinforce or support a market position.
An acquisition bolstered the group's presence in the premium tier it had long neglected.
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