Verstärken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verstärken" is used as verb with the meaning of "strengthen", "intensify" or "reinforce".

Essential properties of "verstärken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verstärken
  • Simple past: verstärkte
  • Participle: verstärkt

See full conjugation of verstärken

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verstärken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To strengthen, intensify, reinforce"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen unsere Verteidigung verstärken.We must strengthen our defense.
  2. Die Polizei hat ihre Präsenz in der Stadt verstärkt.The police have increased their presence in the city.
  3. Diese Maßnahmen werden den Effekt verstärken.These measures will intensify the effect.

2.) "To amplify, increase volume"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Kannst du bitte die Musik verstärken?Can you please turn up the music?
  2. Der Lautsprecher verstärkt das Signal.The loudspeaker amplifies the signal.
  3. Um gehört zu werden, musste er seine Stimme verstärken.To be heard, he had to raise his voice.

3.) "Increase number or quantity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen unser Team verstärken.We need to strengthen our team.
  2. Die Firma plant, ihre Produktion zu verstärken.The company plans to increase its production.
  3. Um die Sicherheit zu gewährleisten, wurde das Personal verstärkt.To ensure safety, the staff was reinforced.
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