kuvvetlendirir

Kuvvetlendirir is the third-person singular present tense form of the Turkish verb kuvvetlendirmek, meaning to strengthen, reinforce, or empower. It is used to indicate that a subject makes something stronger in the present.

Origin and morphology: The infinitive kuvvetlendirmek is built from kuvvet (power, strength) plus the causative suffix -lendirmek, with the infinitive ending -mek. The present tense form kuvvetlendirir follows Turkish verb conjugation patterns, where the stem kuvvetlend- takes the personal ending -ir for the third person singular in the present tense.

Usage and nuances: Kuvvetlendirir is a transitive verb requiring a direct object that is being strengthened or reinforced. It can describe physical strengthening, such as a program or measure that enhances capabilities, as well as metaphorical strengthening of institutions, defenses, skills, or resolve. In Turkish, it is commonly used in formal or technical contexts, including policy discussions, organizational planning, and descriptions of development efforts.

Examples:

- Bu tedbirler savunmayı kuvvetlendirir. (These measures strengthen defense.)

- Yeni eğitim programı, çalışanların becerilerini kuvvetlendirir. (The new training program strengthens employees’ skills.)

Related terms include kuvvetlendirme (strengthening), kuvvetlendirilmiş (strengthened), and kuvvetlendirici (strengthening agent or element). The form kuvvetlendirir specifically marks the present tense, third-person singular of the verb kuvvetlendirmek.