English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

укреплять — meaning in English

ukreplyat

Russian → English · translate English → Russian instead

English meaning

  • confirm verb To state or show that something is definitely true or accurate.
  • consolidate verb To combine several things into one, stronger whole.
  • fixate verb To make something fixed and stable; to fix.
  • 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.
  • stake noun A pointed piece of wood or metal driven into the ground as a marker or support.
  • underpin verb To support from below with props or masonry.

Senses

укреплять is used for these senses in English:

  • confirm To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.
  • consolidate To make stronger or more solid.
  • fixate (transitive) To make something fixed and stable; to fix.
  • fortify To give power, strength, or vigour to (oneself or someone, or to something); to strengthen.
  • fortify To increase the defences of (an army, soldiers, etc.), or put (it or them) in a defensive position.
  • fortify To make (something) defensible against attack by hostile forces.
  • invigorate (transitive) To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to.
  • reinforce (transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

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.

consolidate — full definition

  1. verb To combine several things into one, stronger whole.
  2. verb To make something more secure, solid, or firmly established.

Related Russian words