kräftigen
Translation
to strengthen, to invigorate
Examples
Sport kräftigt den Körper.
Sport strengthens the body.
Diese Suppe kräftigt die Kranken.
This soup strengthens the sick.
Grammar Patterns
to strengthen ((sth.)) Sport kräftigt die Muskeln.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stärken (to strengthen), beleben (to revive); Antonyms: schwächen (to weaken)
Etymology
A verb derived from the adjective 'kräftig' (strong). It means 'to make strong'.
Memory Tips
'Kräftigt' is the 3rd person singular present tense form. Think of it as the action of making something 'kräftig' (strong).