bolster

Phonetic Respelling: [ bohl-ster ]

Definition:

v. support and strengthen; n. a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows

Sentence:

The coach tried to bolster team morale. OR She laid the bolster on the bed.

More example sentences:

The coach tried to bolster team morale. OR She laid the bolster on the bed.

Hear it

What were Eadlyn's parents suggesting would bolster the spirits of the people?

Hear it

She laid the bolster on the bed.

Hear it

Synonyms:

support; prop up; uphold; long pillow

Antonyms:

knock down; weaken

Bolster rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • holster
  • pollster
  • polster
  • toalster
• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • upholster