strengthen

rafforzare, fortificare

Rendere qualcuno o qualcosa più forte o più capace di resistere a danni e difficoltà.

In inglese semplice: To make someone or something stronger or better able to resist damage or difficulty.

• These exercises strengthen your legs.
• They strengthened the bridge with steel.
• Working together has strengthened our friendship.

Sinonimi: reinforce, fortify

Contrari: weaken

Espressioni comuni: strengthen muscles, strengthen ties, strengthen a wall, strengthen an argument

rafforzarsi, rinforzarsi

Acquistare più forza, potere o efficacia.

In inglese semplice: To become stronger, more powerful, or more effective.

• The wind began to strengthen.
• The economy strengthened during the summer.
• Their confidence is strengthening with every success.

Sinonimi: grow stronger, improve

Contrari: weaken

Espressioni comuni: wind strengthen, economy strengthen

incoraggiare, rincuorare

Dare a qualcuno coraggio o speranza per affrontare una difficoltà.

In inglese semplice: To give someone courage or hope to face something difficult.

• Her kind words strengthened me.
• His friends strengthened him during those lonely months.
• The letter strengthened her resolve to continue.

Sinonimi: encourage, hearten, embolden

Contrari: discourage

Espressioni comuni: strengthen someone, strengthen someone’s resolve