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подкрепля́ть — meaning in English

podkreplyat

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English meaning

  • confirm verb To state or show that something is definitely true or accurate.
  • corroborate verb To support or confirm a claim with additional evidence.
  • fortify verb To strengthen a place against attack, usually with walls or defenses.
  • reinforce verb To make something stronger by adding extra support or material.

Senses

подкрепля́ть is used for these senses in English:

  • confirm To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.
  • confirm To assure the accuracy of previous statements.
  • corroborate (transitive) To confirm or support something with additional evidence; to attest or vouch for.
  • fortify To give power, strength, or vigour to (oneself or someone, or to something); to strengthen.
  • reinforce (transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
  • shore up (transitive, often, figuratively) To reinforce or strengthen (something at risk of failure).

confirm — full definition

  1. verb To state or show that something is definitely true or accurate.
  2. verb To officially approve a proposal, nomination, or appointment.

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