- to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
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- to strengthen
- to emphasize
- to emphasise
This meaning refers to making something stronger or more robust. It can be used in both physical and abstract contexts, such as strengthening an argument or increasing the intensity of something.
This meaning is used to indicate highlighting or giving extra importance to something. It is often used in communication to stress a particular point or idea.
This meaning is similar to "to emphasize" and is often used in the context of stressing particular aspects or details. It may refer to giving prominence in speech or writing.
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In the financial world opposition is apparently increasing against the withdrawal of the proposed bill.
The front-roller thrust angle is 2 degrees, probably there were plans to strengthen that angle a little when racing.
Rwandan rebels are pushing their offensive south as fighting continues in the capital Kigali.
I am more and more convinced that our happiness or our unhappiness depends far more on the way we meet the events of life than on the nature of those events themselves.