No. 15,459 in German
verstärken
To strengthen or reinforce.
In a sentence
Wir müssen das Signal verstärken, um die Übertragung zu verbessern.
We need to amplify the signal to improve the transmission.
In this sentence, 'verstärken' is used in the context of enhancing or increasing the strength of a signal.
Durch Training kann man seine Muskeln verstärken.
Through training, one can strengthen their muscles.
Here, 'verstärken' refers to the action of making something physically stronger, like muscles.
Ihre Unterstützung wird unsere Initiative verstärken.
Their support will strengthen our initiative.
This usage of 'verstärken' deals with the concept of reinforcing or bolstering non-physical entities, like an effort or initiative.
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