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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