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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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.

— Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of encouraged

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But watching Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles win team gold at the Paris Olympics inspired Ohashi.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Although the plot of the film is fictional, the character of Leatherface was inspired by the American grave robber and serial killer Ed Gein.

— Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026

Definition of inspired

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The floors are being raised, the ceilings lifted, the structure reinforced with steel and concrete, and the open floor plan complemented by smart home technologies and high-performance internal systems.

— Mark David, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Goldman Sachs reinforced that view this week, initiating coverage with a buy rating and a $186 price target.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 3 July 2026

Definition of reinforced

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The purpose of the program, created by Congress and enforced by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or FERC, was to induce electric utilities to join regional transmission organizations like ISO New England.

— Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Parties to a contract have to be confident it will be enforced by a court of law, with no recourse to bribery or political influence.

— Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026

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