vahvistaa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- affirm verb To state something confidently and firmly as true.
- amplify verb To increase the strength, volume, or intensity of something, especially a sound or signal.
- approve verb To officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory.
- arm noun The part of the human body running from the shoulder down to the hand.
- assert verb To state something firmly and confidently, as if it were beyond doubt.
- attest verb To confirm or declare that something is true or genuine.
- bolster noun A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.
- confirm verb To state or show that something is definitely true or accurate.
- consolidate verb To combine several things into one, stronger whole.
- corroborate verb To support or confirm a claim with additional evidence.
- deepen verb To make or become deeper.
- enforce verb To make sure a law, rule, or requirement is obeyed.
- establish verb To set something up so firmly that it becomes permanent or generally accepted.
- formalize verb To give something a definite form; to shape.
- fortify verb To strengthen a place against attack, usually with walls or defenses.
- harden verb To become hard, or to make something hard or harder.
- ratify verb To give formal consent to; make officially valid, to sign off on.
- reinforce verb To make something stronger by adding extra support or material.
- strengthen verb To make something stronger, more solid, or more effective.
- substantiate verb To back up a claim with evidence or proof.
- toughen verb To make something stronger or more resistant to damage.
- validate verb To check that something is correct, official, or meets the required standard.
- verify verb To check or prove that something is true or accurate.
- yes particle Used to show agreement, acceptance, or confirmation.
Senses
vahvistaa is used for these senses in English:
- affirm To make firm; to confirm, or ratify; especially (legal) to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order, brought before an appellate court for review.
- amplify (transitive) To render larger, more extended, or more intense.
- amplify (transitive) To increase the amplitude of something, especially of an electric current.
- approve (transitive) To officially sanction; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.
- arm (transitive) To cover or furnish with a plate, or with whatever will add strength, force, security, or efficiency.
- assert To use or exercise and thereby prove the existence of.
- attest (transitive) To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.
- attest (transitive) To certify by signature or oath.
affirm — full definition
- verb To state something confidently and firmly as true.
- verb (law) To uphold or confirm a lower court’s decision on appeal.
amplify — full definition
- verb To increase the strength, volume, or intensity of something, especially a sound or signal.
- verb To explain or develop an idea in greater detail.