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befæste — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • consolidate verb To combine several things into one, stronger whole.
  • fortify verb To strengthen a place against attack, usually with walls or defenses.

Senses

befæste is used for these senses in English:

  • consolidate To make stronger or more solid.
  • fortify To increase the defences of (an army, soldiers, etc.), or put (it or them) in a defensive position.

consolidate — full definition

  1. verb To combine several things into one, stronger whole.
  2. verb To make something more secure, solid, or firmly established.

fortify — full definition

  1. verb To strengthen a place against attack, usually with walls or defenses.
  2. verb To make someone or something mentally or physically stronger.
  3. verb To add vitamins, minerals, or alcohol to something to increase its strength or nutritional value.

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