Erstarken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erstarken" is used as verb with the meaning of "strengthen", "grow stronger" or "become robust".

Essential properties of "erstarken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erstarken
  • Simple past: erstarkte
  • Participle: erstarkt

See full conjugation of erstarken

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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 "erstarken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Become physically/emotionally stronger"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach der Krankheit konnte er endlich erstarken.After the illness, he could finally grow stronger.
  2. Die Wirtschaft beginnt nach der Krise zu erstarken.The economy begins to strengthen after the crisis.
  3. Ihr Glaube half ihr, in schwierigen Zeiten zu erstarken.Her faith helped her to grow stronger in difficult times.

2.) "Gain influence/power"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Partei konnte in den letzten Jahren erstarken.The party was able to gain strength in recent years.
  2. Durch die Unterstützung der Bevölkerung konnte die Bewegung erstarken.Through the support of the population, the movement was able to gain strength.
  3. Nach den Wahlen begann die Opposition zu erstarken.After the elections, the opposition began to gain strength.
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