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The correct answer is support.

Bolster

A. support
B. attack
C. increase
D. sift

The correct answer is (A) To support; to prop up; to reinforce or uphold *theory, quality, belief, etc.); to add to. .

Bolster comes from Middle English bolstre, Old English bolster (cushion), Icelandic bolstr, Danish bolster, German polster.

Examples of use:

  • He bolstered his argument with new information.
  • She reads biographies of successful women to bolster her determination.


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