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robustece

[ʁo.bus.ˈte.sə]
verb
becomes robust, strengthens, grows stronger
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'robustecer' - to become robust, strong, or sturdy; to grow in strength or vigor
The economy robustece with new investments.
A economia robustece com novos investimentos.
2. To consolidate or strengthen (figuratively)
Her conviction robustece as time passes.
Sua convicção robustece com o passar do tempo.
Synonyms
fortalecereforçaintensificaconsolida
Antonyms
enfraquecedebilitadeteriora

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
robustece
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
robustece
Standard usage, though less commonly used in everyday speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

robustece-se na adversidade (strengthens in adversity)
robustece o caráter (strengthens one's character)
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