Bestärken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bestärken" is used as verb with the meaning of "strengthen", "encourage" or "reinforce".

Essential properties of "bestärken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: bestärken
Simple past: bestärkte
Participle: bestärkt

regulartransitive

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 "bestärken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To increase someone's confidence or determination"

Definition: "To increase someone's confidence or determination in a situation."
Translation(s): strengthen, encourage, reinforce, embolden
Synonym(s): ermutigen, stärken, bestätigen
Antonym(s): entmutigen, schwächen
Related word(s): Unterstützung, Ermutigung

📝 Some usage examples:

Seine Worte bestärkten mich in meiner Entscheidung.His words strengthened me in my decision.
Die positive Rückmeldung bestärkt sie in ihrem Vorhaben.The positive feedback encourages her in her endeavor.
Er bestärkte sie, weiterzumachen, trotz der Schwierigkeiten.He encouraged her to continue, despite the difficulties.

2.) "To confirm or validate an existing opinion or belief"

Definition: "To confirm or validate an existing opinion or belief."
Translation(s): confirm, validate, corroborate, reinforce
Synonym(s): bestätigen, untermauern
Antonym(s): widerlegen, anzweifeln
Related word(s): Bestätigung, Beweis

📝 Some usage examples:

Die neuen Daten bestärken die Theorie.The new data confirms the theory.
Sein Bericht bestärkt die Vermutung der Experten.His report corroborates the experts' assumption.
Die Untersuchungsergebnisse bestärkten die Hypothese.The research results confirmed the hypothesis.

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