strengthen in German
strengthen in German is verstärken, stärken, stärker werden — strengthen means to make something stronger, more solid, or more effective.
strengthen in German
verstärken
(transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
stärken
(transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
stärker werden
(transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
stärken
(transitive) To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten.
bestärken
(transitive) To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten.
verstärken
(transitive) To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten.
What does "strengthen" mean?
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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 German?
"strengthen" in German is verstärken, stärken, stärker werden. 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 German, "strengthen" is verstärken, stärken, stärker werden.
Are there other ways to say "strengthen" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "strengthen": verstärken, stärken, stärker werden, bestärken.
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