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strengthen in Dutch

strengthen in Dutch is versterken, bezielen, kracht geven — strengthen means to make something stronger, more solid, or more effective.

strengthen in Dutch

versterken
verb
(transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
bezielen
verb
(transitive) To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten.
kracht geven
verb
(transitive) To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten.
tot leven wekken
verb
(transitive) To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten.
versterken
verb
(transitive) To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten.

What does "strengthen" mean?

  1. verb To make something stronger, more solid, or more effective.
    "We need to strengthen the old bridge before heavy lorries can use it again."
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strengthen in a sentence

  • We need to strengthen the old bridge before heavy lorries can use it again.
  • Regular exercise strengthens the heart.

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What is "strengthen" in Dutch?
"strengthen" in Dutch is versterken, bezielen, kracht geven. strengthen means: To make something stronger, more solid, or more effective.
How do you use "strengthen" in a sentence?
Example: "We need to strengthen the old bridge before heavy lorries can use it again." In Dutch, "strengthen" is versterken, bezielen, kracht geven.
Are there other ways to say "strengthen" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "strengthen": versterken, bezielen, kracht geven, tot leven wekken.
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