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Buttress (Verb)

Make stronger or defensible; "buttress your thesis".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Research from multiple sources can help buttress your argument in a persuasive essay.
Quantifiable data can effectively buttress a claim and make it more convincing to potential investors.
Additional examples and anecdotes can buttress a point and make it more relatable to readers.
Expert opinions can buttress a decision and provide credibility in high-stakes situations.
Citing previous studies can buttress a research hypothesis and provide a stronger foundation for further investigation.

Reinforce with a buttress; "Buttress the church".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The engineers designed a wall to buttress the cliff and prevent landslides.
To ensure the stability of the dam, a concrete buttress was built to buttress it from the inside.
Architects suggested building an added structure to buttress the old theater and secure its foundation.
Experts recommended that an additional support wall be constructed to buttress the mine shaft and reduce the risk of collapse.
The city council decided to buttress the ancient bridge piers with reinforced concrete to prevent damage from floods.