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verstevigen — meaning in English

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English meaning

harden verb To become hard, or to make something hard or harder.

Senses

verstevigen is used for these senses in English:

harden (transitive, figurative) To strengthen.
shore up (transitive, often, figuratively) To reinforce or strengthen (something at risk of failure).

harden — full definition

verb To become hard, or to make something hard or harder.
verb To become or make someone more resistant, tough, or emotionally unaffected.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

verharden verstijven harden versterken