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    strengthen
    /ˈstrɛŋ(k)θn/

    verb

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTRENGTHEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to become more powerful or more difficult to break, or to make something stronger: [ T ] If something isn’t done to strengthen the railroad bridge, it may collapse. [ I ] The tone of her voice strengthened suddenly. [ T ] Exercise will strengthen your legs.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › strengthenStrengthen Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : to become stronger. strengthener. ˈstreŋ (k)th-nər. ˈstren (t)th-; ˈstreŋ (k)-thə- ˈstren (t)- noun. Synonyms. beef (up) fortify. harden. toughen. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of strengthen in a Sentence.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTRENGTHEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    strengthen. (streŋθən ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense strengthens , present participle strengthening , past tense, past participle strengthened. 1. verb. If something strengthens a person or group or if they strengthen their position, they become more powerful and secure, or more likely to succeed.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTRENGTHEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    to become more powerful or more difficult to break, or to make something stronger: [ T ] If something isn’t done to strengthen the railroad bridge, it may collapse. [ I ] The tone of her voice strengthened suddenly. [ T ] Exercise will strengthen your legs.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › strengthenSTRENGTHEN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Strengthen definition: to make stronger; give strength to.. See examples of STRENGTHEN used in a sentence.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › strengthenStrengthen - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Anytime you strengthen something, you're making it more resistant, vigorous, or tough. Taking vitamins can strengthen your immune system so you don't get sick. Lifting weights will strengthen your muscles.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › strengthenStrengthen - definition of strengthen by The Free Dictionary

    Define strengthen. strengthen synonyms, strengthen pronunciation, strengthen translation, English dictionary definition of strengthen. v. strength·ened , strength·en·ing , strength·ens v. tr. To make strong or increase the strength of. v. intr. To become strong or stronger. strength′en·er...

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishstrengthen verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Jun 21, 2017 · Definition of strengthen verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySTRENGTHEN definition in American English | Collins English ...

    If something strengthens a person or group or if they strengthen their position, they become more powerful and secure, or more likely to succeed. Giving the president the authority to go to war would strengthen his hand for peace.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › strengthenstrengthen | meaning of strengthen in Longman Dictionary of ...

    strengthen meaning, definition, what is strengthen: to become stronger or make something str...: Learn more.