Bolster and Ready

Bolster

Bolster verb - To hold up or serve as a foundation for.

Ready and bolster are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ready" instead a verb "Bolster".

Nearby Words: bolstered, bolstering

Ready

Ready verb - To prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally.
Usage example: the basketball players sat quietly in the locker room, readying themselves for the final game of the season

Bolster and ready are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bolster" instead a verb "Ready".

Nearby Words: readiness, readily, readying, readied

Common collocations

power bolster power ready power
case bolster case ready case
forces bolster forces ready forces
defenses bolster defenses ready defenses
Other words: allies.
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