väkevöittää

väkevöittää is a Finnish verb that translates to "to potentate," "to strengthen," or "to make more potent." It is often used in contexts related to enhancing the strength or effectiveness of something.

The word can be applied in various situations. For instance, in a culinary context, it might describe the process of making a sauce or broth more flavorful by reducing it or adding more concentrated ingredients. In a more abstract sense, väkevöittää can refer to strengthening a position, argument, or resolve. It can also describe the process of increasing the concentration of a substance, such as in chemistry or brewing.

The root of the word is "väkevä," which means strong, potent, or intense. The suffix "-öittää" indicates a causative action, meaning to cause something to become or be made in a certain way. Therefore, väkevöittää literally means to make something strong or potent.

In common usage, the verb implies an active process of enhancement. One might väkevöittää a story by adding more dramatic elements or väkevöittää a drink by adding more alcohol. The specific meaning is usually clear from the surrounding context.