No. 17,756 in Russian
укрепляли
"Strengthened" or "reinforced."
In a sentence
Они укрепляли стены замка, готовясь к обороне.
They reinforced the castle walls in preparation for defense.
The verb 'укрепляли' here describes the action of strengthening or fortifying a physical structure by a group over a past period of time.
Мы укрепляли свою дружбу через совместные путешествия.
We strengthened our friendship through shared trips.
In this example, 'укрепляли' is used metaphorically to describe the enhancement or deepening of a personal relationship.
Учёные укрепляли свои выводы доказательствами и исследованиями.
Scientists strengthened their conclusions with evidence and research.
Here, 'укрепляли' refers to supporting or reinforcing an abstract concept, such as conclusions, to make them more robust or credible.
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