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rafforzare

strengthen

verb rahf-fohr-TSAH-reh Less Common

Origin: from forza, 'strength'

Also means

reinforce

Usage Note

Rafforzare is built on forza ('strength') and means to make something stronger, from muscles to alliances. The reflexive rafforzarsi describes a currency or position growing stronger.

Examples

"Vogliono rafforzare la squadra."

Natural Translation

They want to strengthen the team.

Literal Translation

They-want to-strengthen the team.

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