verstärkt
Translation
reinforced, strengthened, increased, amplified
Examples
Wir brauchen eine verstärkte Zusammenarbeit.
We need reinforced cooperation.
Das Signal ist jetzt verstärkt.
The signal is now amplified.
Er hat verstärkt auf seine Ernährung geachtet.
He paid increased attention to his diet.
Grammar Patterns
verstärkt + Noun (as adjective) a reinforced/strengthened sth. We need reinforced controls.
to do sth. verstärkt (as adverb) to do sth. with increased intensity He trained with increased intensity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intensified, increased; Antonyms: weakened, reduced
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating change or completion) + 'stark' (strong). Literally means 'made strong'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ver-' as making something 'more', and 'stark' as 'strong'. So, 'verstärkt' means 'made more strong'.