BORNE UP Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

borne up

verb

variants also born up

past participle of bear up

as in encouraged

to fill with courage or strength of purpose repeatedly borne up in times of adversity by his faith

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Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time when traveling on State Highway 55.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
There’s no cost to attend, but a donation for the local food pantry network is encouraged.

— Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of encouraged

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Warkya said her first experience of police custody only reinforced her determination to protest but also taught her to run when officers appear.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Bodily strength, operating as a team rather than as individuals, and instinctively following instructions from a coach or the calls of an umpire—these characteristics reinforced qualities MacArthur wanted in his men.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of reinforced

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Examples under laws enforced by the Labor Commissioner include filing certain wage complaints, exercising rights under the Labor Code and raising some workplace health or safety concerns.

— William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
The system has enforced upon them a reality in which their choices are so limited as to be nonexistent.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

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