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reinforce in German

reinforce in German is verstärken, aussteifen, versteifen — reinforce means to make something stronger by adding extra support or material.

reinforce in German

verstärken
verb
(transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
aussteifen
verb
(transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
versteifen
verb
(transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
festigen
verb
(transitive) To emphasize or review.
bekräftigen
verb
(transitive) To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.
verstärken
verb
(transitive) To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.

What does "reinforce" mean?

  1. verb To make something stronger by adding extra support or material.
    "They reinforced the bridge with steel cables."
  2. verb To strengthen a belief, behaviour, or idea through repetition.
    "Praise from a teacher can reinforce good habits in students."
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reinforce in a sentence

  • They reinforced the bridge with steel cables.
  • The wall was reinforced with concrete after the earthquake.
  • Praise from a teacher can reinforce good habits in students.

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What is "reinforce" in German?

"reinforce" in German is verstärken, aussteifen, versteifen. reinforce means: To make something stronger by adding extra support or material.

How do you use "reinforce" in a sentence?

Example: "They reinforced the bridge with steel cables." In German, "reinforce" is verstärken, aussteifen, versteifen.

Are there other ways to say "reinforce" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "reinforce": verstärken, aussteifen, versteifen, festigen, bekräftigen.

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