Verfestigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verfestigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "consolidate", "strengthen" or "stabilize".

Essential properties of "verfestigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verfestigen
Simple past: verfestigte
Participle: verfestigt

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 "verfestigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make firmer, more stable, or consolidate"

Definition: "To make something firmer or more stable, to consolidate."
Translation(s): consolidate, strengthen, stabilize, firm up
Synonym(s): festigen, stabilisieren, konsolidieren
Antonym(s): lockern, schwächen
Related word(s): Festigkeit, Stabilität, Konsolidierung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Maßnahmen sollen die Wirtschaft verfestigen.The measures are intended to consolidate the economy.
Wir müssen unsere Position auf dem Markt verfestigen.We must consolidate our position in the market.
Die Beziehung zwischen den beiden Ländern hat sich verfestigt.The relationship between the two countries has consolidated.

2.) "To solidify a substance"

Definition: "To convert a substance into a more solid state."
Translation(s): solidify, harden, set, congeal
Synonym(s): erstarren, härten
Antonym(s): schmelzen, verflüssigen
Related word(s): Feststoff, Härte, Erstarrung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Beton muss sich erst verfestigen, bevor wir weiterarbeiten.The concrete must first solidify before we can continue working.
Durch die Kälte verfestigt sich das Wasser zu Eis.Due to the cold, the water solidifies into ice.
Die Mischung verfestigt sich nach einigen Stunden.The mixture solidifies after a few hours.

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