buttressed

[US]/ˈbʌt.rɛst/
[UK]/ˈbʌ.trɛst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.strengthened or supported with buttresses; fortified

Phrases & Collocations

buttressed wall

buttressed structure

buttressed support

buttressed argument

buttressed position

buttressed foundation

buttressed claim

buttressed theory

buttressed framework

buttressed system

Example Sentences

the ancient walls were buttressed by strong pillars.

her argument was buttressed by extensive research.

the bridge was buttressed to withstand heavy winds.

his confidence was buttressed by years of experience.

the theory is buttressed by numerous experiments.

the building is buttressed to prevent collapse.

her position was buttressed by strong evidence.

the policy was buttressed by public support.

the mountain was buttressed by natural rock formations.

the argument was buttressed with statistics.

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