Definition of Bolster up

1. Verb. Support and strengthen. "Bolster morale"

Exact synonyms: Bolster
Generic synonyms: Reenforce, Reinforce

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bolster Up

bolshevise
bolshevisms
bolshevize
bolshevized
bolshevizes
bolshevizing
bolshie
bolshier
bolshies
bolshiest
bolshy
bolson
bolsons
bolster
bolster finger
bolster up (current term)
bolstered
bolsterer
bolsterers
bolstering
bolsters
bolt
bolt-action
bolt-actions
bolt-hole
bolt-holes
bolt-on
bolt-rope
bolt-ropes
bolt action

Literary usage of Bolster up

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1920)
"A. Yes, sir"—it being respectfully submitted that the same was incompetent, hearsay, prejudicial, the force of which was to bolster up and strengthen the ..."

2. Bread Facts by Ward Baking Company (1920)
"These results on yeast tests show you the necessity for using yeast foods to bolster up your yeast in the dough whether you are a believer in them or not. ..."

3. The Battle of Armageddonby Charles Taze Russell by Charles Taze Russell (1998)
"For it leads men, steeped in injustice, and using their money and their influence to bolster up injustice, to think that in giving alms they are doing ..."

4. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1920)
"A. Yes, sir"—it being respectfully submitted that the same was incompetent, hearsay, prejudicial, the force of which was to bolster up and strengthen the ..."

5. Bread Facts by Ward Baking Company (1920)
"These results on yeast tests show you the necessity for using yeast foods to bolster up your yeast in the dough whether you are a believer in them or not. ..."

6. The Battle of Armageddonby Charles Taze Russell by Charles Taze Russell (1998)
"For it leads men, steeped in injustice, and using their money and their influence to bolster up injustice, to think that in giving alms they are doing ..."

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