kuimarisha
koo-ee-mah-REE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikuimarishakoo-ee-mah-REE-shahsoon
Englishto strengthen, to reinforcesoon
Frenchrenforcer, consolidersoon
Meaning
To make something stronger, firmer or more secure, such as a building, a team, a relationship or security.
Good to know
Causative of kuimarika, to become strong; imara means firm. Kuimarisha ulinzi means to tighten security.
Examples
- Walijenga ukuta ili kuimarisha nyumba.They built a wall to strengthen the house.
- Klabu imesajili wachezaji wapya kuimarisha kikosi.The club has signed new players to strengthen the squad.
- Nchi hizi mbili zinataka kuimarisha uhusiano wao.These two countries want to strengthen their relationship.
The same word in
Forms
imarisha, kuimarishwa (passive of kuimarisha, to strengthen)
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