No. 2,438 in Catalan
referma
"Referma" in Catalan means "reaffirms" or "strengthens."
In a sentence
Ell es referma en la seva decisió de viatjar sol.
He reaffirms his decision to travel alone.
Here, 'referma' is used reflexively to express reaffirming or strengthening one's resolution.
El pont es referma després de les fortes pluges.
The bridge is strengthened after the heavy rains.
In this context, 'referma' is used passively in a structural sense, indicating fortification.
Referma la seva opinió amb exemples convincents.
He/she reinforces their opinion with compelling examples.
Here, 'referma' is employed actively to mean bolstering or reinforcing an argument or position.
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