No. 17,847 in Russian
усиливать
To strengthen or intensify.
In a sentence
Мы решили усилить сигнал антенны, чтобы улучшить качество связи.
We decided to amplify the antenna signal to improve communication quality.
Here, 'усилить' is used in a technical sense to mean increasing the strength or capacity of a signal.
Эти витамины усиливают иммунитет и помогают организму противостоять болезням.
These vitamins enhance immunity and help the body resist illnesses.
In this sentence, 'усиливают' refers to strengthening or improving natural capacities or defenses of the body.
Художник использовал яркие цвета, чтобы усилить впечатление от картины.
The artist used bright colors to amplify the impression of the painting.
Here, 'усилить' indicates the act of making an artistic effect more pronounced or noticeable.
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