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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Browning and Eveland developed the educational curriculum that would provide both an understanding and hands-on experience in a friendly environment where questions are encouraged.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
Things slowly improved as drummers were encouraged at Arrowhead, but even a big turnout of 20,000 fans looked tiny in a stadium that could seat four times that number.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Definition of encouraged

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Redelinghuys said Umzi’s executive Chef Mensah Thompson is excited to bring South African cuisine and menu items inspired from other African countries.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
The Larchmont restaurant is named for Rosenthal’s parents and has earned raves — and inspired long lines — for its comfort food and warm atmosphere.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 24 July 2026

Definition of inspired

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His team’s 2-1 victory against the Kansas City Royals also reinforced the Tigers’ bid to keep Skubal and take their shot with the American League’s best pitcher leading their charge.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Firefighting teams were being reinforced with the addition of hundreds of soldiers and breathing masks to filter out potentially noxious smoke particles were being rushed to those exposed, Lecornu said.

— Mark Carlson, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Definition of reinforced

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Some states do, including California, but California’s law was found to be unconstitutional and so is not enforced.

— Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026
For example, a recent report from Le Monde said the ban is still not enforced in France as of June, given the lack of appropriate inspection resources needed to do so.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of enforced

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