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Common Verbs — Lesson 50

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bolstering

ˈboʊlstərɪŋ

Support and strengthen — the evidence bolstering her argument was compelling.

The government is bolstering its defenses against cyber attacks.

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bombarded

bɑːmˈbɑːrdɪd

Cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile — the city was bombarded with artillery fire for three days.

The city was bombarded with artillery fire for three days.

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bombed

bɑːmd

Throw bombs at or attack with bombs — I bombed the math exam yesterday.

I bombed the math exam yesterday.

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bonded

ˈbɑndɪd

Stick to firmly — bonded leather is more durable than regular leather.

The two pieces of wood were bonded together with strong adhesive.

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boomed

buːmd

Make a resonant sound, like artillery — thunder boomed across the sky.

Thunder boomed across the sky.

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booming

ˈbuːmɪŋ

Make a resonant sound, like artillery — we heard a booming sound coming from the distance.

The booming voice of the speaker filled the entire hall.

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booted

ˈbuːtɪd

Kick; give a boot to — I booted my laptop this morning.

I booted my laptop this morning.

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bordered

ˈbɔːrdərd

Extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle — the photograph was bordered in black.

The garden is bordered by a tall hedge.

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bordering

ˈbɔrdərɪŋ

Extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle — france is bordering Germany to the east.

France is bordering Germany to the east.

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borne

bɔːrn

The past participle of 'bear', meaning to carry, support, or transport — she has borne three children.

The team has borne the responsibility for the project.

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bossed

bɔːst

Raise in a relief — she bossed everyone around the office.

She bossed everyone around the office.

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bossing

ˈbɔsɪŋ

Raise in a relief — she got tired of him bossing her around.

She got tired of him bossing her around.

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