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To have contributed in some way to
Past tense for to strengthen or provide support to
“Thick-stemmed vegetation will later be used to help bolster the walls of the above-ground structure.”
Past tense for to corroborate or substantiate a claim or an idea
“Manning pointed to the riot to bolster his argument that integrated military training would never work.”
Past tense for to promote or nurture the development of
Past tense for to suffuse with vigor, life, energy, or spirit
Past tense for to increase in degree, amount, size, or value
Past tense for to rejuvenate, especially something previously lost, broken, or forgotten
Past tense for to free from fear, doubt or anxiety
Past tense for to make progress in the state or skill of
Past tense for to maintain or defend, as a cause or a claim, by words or measures
Past tense for to provide assistance, typically financially
Past tense for to receive and reduce the force of an impact
Past tense for to preserve from extinction or oblivion
Past tense for to become or make larger or more extensive
Past tense for to care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing
Past tense for to protect with an outer layer
Having been provided with support or aid
Held in position, especially from below
Having emotional or mental peace
Protected, especially by additional protective layers
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