verstärken — meaning in English
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English meaning
- amp noun Short for amplifier: a device that increases the volume or strength of an electronic signal.
- amplify verb To increase the strength, volume, or intensity of something, especially a sound or signal.
- bolster noun A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.
- boost noun Something that helps increase or improve a person's effort, confidence, or performance.
- buttress noun A brick, concrete or stone structure built against another structure to support it.
- enhance verb To improve the quality, value, or appeal of something.
- fortify verb To strengthen a place against attack, usually with walls or defenses.
- invigorate verb To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to.
- reinforce verb To make something stronger by adding extra support or material.
- sister noun A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.
- stiffen verb To make something rigid or less flexible.
- strengthen verb To make something stronger, more solid, or more effective.
Senses
verstärken is used for these senses in English:
- amp (colloquial, usually, with up) To intensify or increase.
- amp (colloquial, usually, with up) To connect to amplifiers.
- amplify (transitive) To increase the amplitude of something, especially of an electric current.
- bolster (transitive, often, figurative) To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.
- buttress To support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.
- enhance To augment or make something greater.
- fortify To increase the defences of (an army, soldiers, etc.), or put (it or them) in a defensive position.
- fortify (winemaking) To add spirits to (wine) to increase the alcohol content. [from late 19th c.]
amp — full definition
- noun Short for amplifier: a device that increases the volume or strength of an electronic signal.
- verb To increase the intensity, energy, or excitement of something.
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.