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Definition of starken in English: starkenverb ˈstɑːk(ə)n 1with object Originally: to make stark or strong, to strengthen. Now especially: to expose or emphasize the starkness of; to render severe or uncompromising; to delineate in sharp relief. 2no object To become stiff; (of liquid) to coagulate, solidify. Also with object: to make stiff, thicken. Compare "stark". Now English regional and Irish English (northern).
Origin Late Middle English (in an earlier sense). From stark + -en. Definition of starken in US English: starkenverbˈstɑːk(ə)n 1with object Originally: to make stark or strong, to strengthen. Now especially: to expose or emphasize the starkness of; to render severe or uncompromising; to delineate in sharp relief. 2no object To become stiff; (of liquid) to coagulate, solidify. Also with object: to make stiff, thicken. Compare "stark". Now English regional and Irish English (northern).
Origin Late Middle English (in an earlier sense). From stark + -en. |