Versterken
Example: De dirigent wilde het orkest versterken voor het concert.
Definition
"Versterken" means to make something stronger or more powerful, especially in the context of music. It often refers to increasing the volume, intensity, or impact of sound, such as enhancing an orchestra's performance for a concert.
Etymology
The Dutch word "versterken" comes from the prefix 'ver-' meaning 'to make' or 'to cause,' combined with 'sterken,' related to 'sterk,' which means 'strong.' Did you know? The concept of 'strengthening' has long been used in music to describe boosting sound or influence.
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"Versterken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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