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
- verb To state or show that something is definitely true or accurate.
- verb To officially approve a proposal, nomination, or appointment.
consolidate — full definition
- verb To combine several things into one, stronger whole.
- verb To make something more secure, solid, or firmly established.