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- pronunciation:
- bol
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a pillow shaped like a cylinder.
- similar words:
- cushion
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
bolsters, bolstering, bolstered |
| definition: |
to give support to.
Her smile bolstered me when I was feeling sad.- antonyms:
- block
- similar words:
- support
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| related words: |
aid, assist, bear, buttress, cushion, defend, reinforce, stick by, support, uphold |
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