No. 713 in Czech
zvýšil
"Increased" or "raised."
In a sentence
Petr zvýšil výkon svého auta pomocí nového motoru.
Petr increased the performance of his car using a new engine.
Here, 'zvýšil' is used in the sense of 'enhancing' or 'improving' something quantitatively, specifically the car's performance.
Společnost zvýšila ceny svých produktů kvůli vyšším nákladům.
The company increased the prices of its products due to higher costs.
In this sentence, 'zvýšil' means 'raised' or 'hiked,' and it describes an upward adjustment in prices.
Náš učitel nám zvýšil sebevědomí chválou za naši tvrdou práci.
Our teacher boosted our confidence by praising us for our hard work.
Here, 'zvýšil' conveys the idea of 'boosting' or 'strengthening' an abstract quality like confidence.
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