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   Strength·en

   /ˈstreNG(k)TH(ə)n/

   

   verb

   • 1. make or become stronger: "he advises an application of fluoride to strengthen the teeth" Similar make strong/strongerbuild upgive strength tomake healthynourishreinforcemake strongerbuttressbraceshore upunderpinrare:underproptoughentemperannealbecome strong/strongergain strengthintensifypick upheightenfortifybolstermake strongergive strength togive a boost toboostreinforcehardenstiffentoughensteelcementincreaseadd tofueladd fuel torenewvitalizegive new energy tobuoy upheartenstep upincreaseheightenescalatescale upinformal:upcrank upbeef upreinforcemake more forcefullend more weight tosupportback upbolsterconfirmbear outsubstantiatecorroborateauthenticateconsolidateOpposite weakendie downease offsapweakenrelaxdecreaseundermine

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   • 1. strengthener noun

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   • The past tense of Strengthen is strengthened. verb. ['ˈstrɛŋθən'] make strong or stronger. How do you pronounce strengthen? Pronounce strengthen as ˈstrɛŋθən. How do you spell strengthen? Is it strenghten ? 1. Verb, base form The triceps dip is not the only way to strengthen the back of your arms. 2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present

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   • The quality or degree of being strong. The intensity of a force or power; potency. The strongest part of something; that on which confidence or reliance is based. A positive attribute. (obsolete) A strong place; a stronghold. “He was twice his build and certainly not lacking in physical strength .”

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   The fall in unemployment is a sign of a strengthening economy. strengthen somebody/something Repairs are necessary to strengthen the bridge. The exercises are designed to strengthen your stomach muscles. The move is clearly intended to strengthen the President's position. The new manager has strengthened the team by bringing in several younger ...

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   3. of money : to increase in value when compared to money from other countries. [no object] The Canadian dollar is strengthening against the U.S. dollar. [+ object] The trade restrictions will strengthen the pound. — opposite weaken. STRENGTHEN meaning: 1 : to make (someone or something) stronger, more forceful, more effective, etc.; 2 : to ...

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   STRENGTHEN meaning: to become stronger or make something become stronger: . Learn more.

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   2. the number of people etc in a force, organization etc, considered as an indication of its power or effectiveness. The force is below strength. to make or become strong or stronger. He did exercises to strengthen his muscles; The wind strengthened.