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toughen in German

toughen in German is versteifen — toughen means to make something stronger or more resistant to damage.

toughen in German

versteifen
verb
(intransitive) To become tough.

What does "toughen" mean?

  1. verb To make something stronger or more resistant to damage.
    "The coating is designed to toughen the glass against impacts."
  2. verb To become tougher or more resilient.
    "His skin toughened after years of working outdoors."
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toughen in a sentence

  • The coating is designed to toughen the glass against impacts.
  • His skin toughened after years of working outdoors.
  • Regulators plan to toughen safety standards next year.

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What is "toughen" in German?

"toughen" in German is versteifen. toughen means: To make something stronger or more resistant to damage.

How do you use "toughen" in a sentence?

Example: "The coating is designed to toughen the glass against impacts." In German, "toughen" is versteifen.

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