Bolster
Bolster verb - To hold up or serve as a foundation for.
Improve and bolster are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Improve" instead a verb "Bolster".
Nearby Words: bolstered, bolstering
Mutual synonyms
Common collocations
| ability | bolster ability | improve ability |
| power | bolster power | improve power |
| strength | bolster strength | improve strength |
| performance | bolster performance | improve performance |
| Other words: image, position, reputation, career, rate, economy, story, magic, morale, damage, defense, attacks, skills, chances, powers, abilities, ratings. | ||
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Improve and Bolster. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bolster/improve
Bolster & Improve. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/bolster/improve>.
Improve or Bolster. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/bolster/improve.
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