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усиливать

Translation of усиливать

heighten

Meaning of усиливать

Russian

Делать чувство или впечатление сильнее.

English

to make a feeling or an effect stronger or more intense

усиливать

Transcription and pronunciation of усиливать

уси́ливать

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[ʊˈsʲilʲɪvətʲ]
In Latin letters
usilivat

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  1. The music heightens the tension in the film.

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    Музыка усиливает напряжение в фильме.

  2. Each new attack heightens fears of war.

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    Каждое новое нападение усиливает страх перед войной.

усиливать synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between усиливать, обострять, повышать, and подогревать

О
🇷🇺Russian
обострять

Of tension, conflict, feelings: make sharper.

П
🇷🇺Russian
повышать

Of interest, risk, awareness: raise the level.

П
🇷🇺Russian
подогревать

Figurative: fuel interest or tension.

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What does усиливать mean?

to make a feeling or an effect stronger or more intense

How do you pronounce усиливать?

усиливать is pronounced [ʊˈsʲilʲɪvətʲ], in Latin letters “usilivat”.

How is усиливать used in a sentence?

The music heightens the tension in the film. Translation: Музыка усиливает напряжение в фильме.

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