To provide additional support or reinforcement to something, thereby making it stronger or more substantial.
The struggling team needed a win to bolster their confidence. Their coach's encouraging words and the crowd's loud cheers helped them feel stronger, and they played with renewed purpose, determined to make their season better.
The old fence sagged under the weight of the storm. We grabbed scrap wood and nails, working fast to bolster the weakened posts. Each new brace made the whole structure feel more solid, a small victory against the wind's harsh push.
The aging lighthouse keeper added more thick rope to the ancient mechanism. He needed to bolster the worn gears, or the whole lamp might fall apart during the next storm. The extra support would keep his vital light burning.
Sir Reginald needed a way to bolster his sagging confidence before the annual pie-eating contest. He decided to wear his lucky, extra-fluffy socks and eat an entire cake. This, he reasoned, would make him stronger and more substantial, ready to face a mountain of blueberry goodness.
Barry the brave beetle decided to bolster his marshmallow fort with extra graham crackers. He knew that a sturdy snack defense was key to surviving the onslaught of rogue ants planning a sugary raid. This added reinforcement would make his sugary stronghold much stronger against their tiny, determined jaws.
The team's morale was low after the loss. The coach's pep talk and extra drills were meant to bolster their spirits, making them feel ready to face the next game with renewed confidence and strength.
The crumbling aqueduct needed urgent repair. Engineers arrived with a plan to bolster the ancient stone arches, adding new supports to prevent collapse. They worked tirelessly, hoping their efforts would bolster the structure, making it last for centuries more.
The old baker carefully added more flour to the dough, hoping to bolster its structure before the humid summer air made it sag. He knew a firm base was essential for a perfect rye, preventing it from collapsing into a sticky mess.
My weak knees after that roller coaster were useless, so I grabbed the railing to bolster them. Otherwise, I'd have been a pile of spaghetti on the pavement, which would have definitely needed a stretcher to bolster *that* mess.
Bartholomew, a man whose knees resembled overcooked spaghetti, needed to bolster his confidence before asking Mrs. Higgins for a second slice of her legendary rhubarb pie. He practiced his sternest glare in the mirror, hoping to provide additional support to his slightly wavering resolve, thus making his quest for more dessert stronger.
After the initial setback, the team reviewed their strategy. They identified key areas needing improvement and implemented new processes to bolster their efforts. This reinforced their foundation, making their chances of success far more substantial and their overall morale significantly stronger.
The old stone wall, weakened by years of wind and frost, threatened to crumble. We spent the afternoon hauling heavy rocks, fitting them into the gaps to bolster its integrity. Each carefully placed stone added a measure of security, making the structure feel more secure against the coming storm.
The old lighthouse keeper, facing another relentless storm, secured loose shingles and reinforced weak beams. His practiced hands worked to bolster the structure, each addition a defiance against the wind's fury, a small victory in ensuring the beacon's steadfast glow continued to guide ships through the dark.
Captain Barnaby, convinced his slightly-too-tight lederhosen were responsible for his lackluster yodeling, decided to bolster their elasticity with a generous application of artisanal bacon grease. This, he theorized, would not only reinforce the fabric but also add a certain *je ne sais quoi* to his alpine serenades.
Barry the badger, known for his precarious perch atop a teetering stack of slightly moldy artisanal cheeses, desperately needed to bolster his foundation. A sudden gust of wind threatened to send him tumbling. Fortunately, he'd wisely procured a surplus of particularly dense, petrified sourdough loaves to reinforce his cheesy throne.
His meager funds were quickly depleting, but a timely windfall from a distant relative arrived, serving to bolster his precarious financial situation. This infusion of capital provided much needed reinforcement, making his ability to navigate the coming months substantially more secure.
The precarious scaffolding, groaning under the weight of the esoteric crystalline matrix, needed to be bolstered. Engineers frantically welded extra girders to the frame, determined to reinforce the structure against the imminent destabilization, preventing a catastrophic cascade of esoteric energies.
The beleaguered team worked tirelessly to bolster their failing irrigation system. Each patched pipe and reinforced valve, painstakingly attached, served to bolster the failing structure, a desperate attempt to prevent the complete desiccation of their subterranean mushroom farm.
Sir Reginald, a corpulent plutocrat whose waistcoat strained valiantly, sought to bolster his precarious financial empire. He decided to inject a prodigious sum into his artisanal pickle venture, hoping this audacious infusion of capital would fortify its flaccid profits.
Barnaby, a connoisseur of artisanal pickles, meticulously arranged his brine-soaked cucumbers, hoping to bolster his precarious shelf. He'd employed a stratagem of precariously balanced antique doorknobs and a taxidermied badger, a bulwark against impending herbaceous chaos. The whole edifice, a testament to dubious engineering, shimmered with a precarious, vinegary luminescence.
Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.