bestärken — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bolster noun A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.
- edify verb To build, construct.
- embolden verb To render (someone) bolder or more courageous; to encourage, to hearten.
- strengthen verb To make something stronger, more solid, or more effective.
Senses
bestärken is used for these senses in English:
- bolster (transitive, often, figurative) To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.
- edify (transitive) To instruct or improve morally or intellectually.
- embolden To render (someone) bolder or more courageous; to encourage, to hearten.
- strengthen (transitive) To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten.
bolster — full definition
- noun A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.
- verb To support, strengthen, or reinforce something.
edify — full definition
- verb To build, construct.
- verb To instruct or improve morally or intellectually.