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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More than 48 hours later, the team hasn’t released any MRI results and Bader has declined to provide public comments, despite being encouraged by the club to talk to reporters or make a statement.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Cruz and Bardem have always encouraged their children’s creative pursuits.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of encouraged

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Quixotic aerialists twisted, turned and unfolded above the crowd, using flowing fabric and butterfly-inspired movements to mirror the creatures being celebrated.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Like many of his fellow countrymen, Buji was inspired by the thought that this collective crossing could somehow unlock his dream of reaching Spain and starting a new life in Europe.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of inspired

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The experience reinforced her belief that the profession itself was never the problem.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Living and working across Southeast Asia reinforced early on in his career that there is no universal definition of exclusivity in luxury and what creates meaning for one guest may be entirely different for another.

— Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 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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