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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

  1. noun Short for amplifier: a device that increases the volume or strength of an electronic signal.
  2. verb To increase the intensity, energy, or excitement of something.

amplify — full definition

  1. verb To increase the strength, volume, or intensity of something, especially a sound or signal.
  2. verb To explain or develop an idea in greater detail.

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