Erhärten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erhärten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to corroborate", "to confirm" or "to substantiate".

Essential properties of "erhärten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erhärten
  • Simple past: erhärtete
  • Participle: erhärtet

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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 "erhärten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To strengthen or corroborate (an argument/evidence)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Beweise erhärten seine Aussage.The evidence corroborates his statement.
  2. Neue Daten erhärten die Theorie.New data strengthens the theory.
  3. Die Zeugenaussagen erhärten den Verdacht.The witness statements confirm the suspicion.

2.) "To harden or solidify (a material)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Beton erhärtet über Nacht.The concrete hardens overnight.
  2. Die Mischung erhärtet bei niedrigen Temperaturen.The mixture hardens at low temperatures.
  3. Das Harz erhärtet nach einigen Stunden.The resin hardens after a few hours.
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