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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.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › strengthenSTRENGTHEN Synonyms: 136 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

    Synonyms for STRENGTHEN: harden, fortify, toughen, energize, temper, beef (up), invigorate, vitalize; Antonyms of STRENGTHEN: weaken, hurt, impair, cripple, paralyze, injure, harm, damage

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

    [VERB noun] To strengthen his position in Parliament, he held talks with the opposition. [VERB noun] He hoped to strengthen the position of the sciences in the leading universities. [VERB noun] 2. verb B2. If something strengthens a case or argument, it supports it by providing more reasons or evidence for it.

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

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

  9. 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...

  10. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › strengthenstrengthen - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · strengthen (third-person singular simple present strengthens, present participle strengthening, simple past and past participle strengthened) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

  11. 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.