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To become more definite, or to make something more definite
Synonyms
make certain
phrase
to take action in order to be sure that something happens or to be sure that it is true 确保
make certain (that) :

You should call to make absolutely certain everything is in order. 你应该打电话以确保一切正常。

beyond (any) doubt
phrase
3

put something beyond (any) doubt

to make the result of something certain 使某事确实无疑
confirm
verb /kənˈfɜː(r)m/
2
[I/T] to tell someone, usually by writing or telephoning, that something will definitely happen at the time or in the way that has been arranged (通常指通过书信或电话)确认

The date of the meeting is still to be confirmed. 会议日期还没有最后确定。

You can make an appointment now, and then call nearer the time to confirm. 你可以现在先预约,然后在时间将近时再打电话确认。

crystallize
verb [I/T] /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/
2
to become definite or easily understood, or to make something definite or easily understood (使)明确化;(使)具体化

It was her trips to South and Central America that crystallized her desire to work on environmental issues. 正是她到中南美地区的旅行明确了她从事环境工作的愿望。

gel
verb /dʒel/
2
[I] if a thought or idea gels, it becomes clearer or more definite 变清晰;变明确
solidify
verb [I/T] /səˈlɪdɪfaɪ/
2
to become more definite, or to make something more definite (使)巩固;(使)稳固

It has solidified its position as a leading company. 它已经巩固了自身一流公司的地位。

assure
verb [T] /əˈʃɔː(r)/
1
formal to tell someone that something will definitely happen or is definitely true, especially in order to remove doubt about it 向(某人)保证;使确信

There's not much more I can say to assure you. 我已向你作了足够的保证,没有太多可说的了。

assure someone of something :

She assured me of her support. 她向我保证会支持我。

assure someone (that) :

The president assured me that he would sign the bill as amended. 总统向我保证他会将提案作为修正案签署。

underline
verb [T] /ˌʌndə(r)ˈlaɪn/
1
to show clearly that something is important or true 突出;表明

The upsurge in violence merely underlines the need for continuing peace talks. 暴力冲突的急剧增多恰恰突出了继续和平谈判的必要性。

Recent job losses underline the continued weakness of the economy. 最近的失业情况清楚地表明经济在继续走弱。

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reinforce
verb [T] /ˌriːɪnˈfɔː(r)s/
1a
to make a situation, process, or type of behaviour stronger and more likely to continue 加强;加深

Feminists often argue that marriage reinforces the inequality between the sexes. 女权主义者常认为婚姻加深了性别间的不平等。

strengthen
verb /ˈstreŋθ(ə)n/
3
[T] to make a feeling, decision, relationship etc stronger or more powerful 使(情感、决心等)更强烈;使(关系)更加紧密

Her objections only strengthened my resolve to open my own business. 她的反对只是增强了我自己开公司的决心。

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cement
verb [T] /səˈment/
1
to make a relationship, idea etc stronger or more certain 加强,巩固(关系、看法等)

The aim of the president's visit was to cement relations between the two countries. 总统来访的目的是要巩固两国之间的关系。

clinch it (for someone)
phrase informal
to make you decide to do something that you were already thinking about (使某人)终于下定决心

What clinched it for me was the smug look on his face when he thought he'd won.

consolidate
verb /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/
1
[T] to make the power, position, or achievements you already have stronger or more effective so that they are likely to continue 巩固;加强

The president is trying to consolidate support for his proposal. 总裁正努力加强人们对他提议的支持。

The company is consolidating its hold on technology. 公司正在加强对技术的掌握。

copper-fasten
verb [T] Irish informal /ˈkɒpə(r) ˌfɑːs(ə)n/
to make certain or secure

They had chances to copper-fasten the result but failed to take them.

His recordings then and since have copper-fastened his status.

firm
verb /fɜː(r)m/
2
[I] to become less likely to change 坚挺;稳定

Share prices have firmed for the fourth day in a row. 股价已连续4天保持稳定。

firm up
phrasal verb
1
[I/T] to become more definite, or to make something more definite 确定;使更明确

Negotiators will meet later this week to firm up the deal. 谈判双方将会在本周晚些时候碰面把该项交易确定下来。

Voting preferences have firmed up over the past few months. 过去几个月来,投票的倾向性已经更加明确了。

intensify
verb [I/T] /ɪnˈtensɪfaɪ/
if something intensifies, or if you intensify it, it becomes greater, stronger, or more extreme 加强;加剧;增强

Economic conditions intensified the pressure on industry to raise prices. 经济状况增加了工业界提高产品价格的压力。

More weapons arrived in the area, and fighting intensified soon afterwards. 更多的武器到达该地区后,战事随即更加激烈。

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To become, or to make something stronger: strengthen, bolster, intensify...
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intensification

/ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ noun [U]
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To become, or to make something stronger: strengthen, bolster, intensify...
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ossify
verb [I/T] /ˈɒsɪfaɪ/
1
formal if a belief, idea, organization etc ossifies, or if something ossifies it, it becomes fixed and will not change (使)僵化;(使)变得墨守成规
set/put the seal on something
phrase British
to make something definite 锁定某事物;使某事物成为定局

West Indies put the seal on another glorious cricket season with their victory against England. 西印度群岛队战胜英格兰队,就此锁定了又一个辉煌的板球赛季。

sharpen
verb /ˈʃɑː(r)pən/
3
[I/T] to become or to make something stronger or more noticeable (使)加剧;(使)尖锐

His speech served only to sharpen the differences between the two men. 他的讲话结果只是让两人之间的分歧更加严重。

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To become, or to make something stronger: strengthen, bolster, intensify...
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