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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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Bolster/promote/lift the people's confidence

The president gave a speech to try to bolster the people's confidence in his leadership.

Hi,
Does "bolster" in the above amount to "promote" and "lift?" Thanks.
  

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Bolster means 'support, strengthen'. 'Boost' would be better than your 2 words.

  • Bolster means 'support, strengthen'.
  • 'Boost' would be better than your 2 words.
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Bolster means 'support, strengthen'. 'Boost' would be better than your 2 words.
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