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befästa — meaning in English

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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.
  • entrench verb To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
  • fortify verb To strengthen a place against attack, usually with walls or defenses.

Senses

befästa is used for these senses in English:

  • confirm To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.
  • confirm (transitive, Christianity) To administer the sacrament of confirmation on (someone).
  • consolidate To make stronger or more solid.
  • entrench To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
  • fortify To increase the defences of (an army, soldiers, etc.), or put (it or them) in a defensive position.

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.

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