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- DictionaryStrength·en/ˈstreNG(k)TH(ə)n/
verb
- 1. make or become stronger: "he advises an application of fluoride to strengthen the teeth"
verb (used with object) to make stronger; give strength to. Synonyms: support, fortify, reinforce, buttress. Phonetics. to change (a speech sound) to an articulation requiring more effort, as from fricative to stop or nongeminate to geminate.
3 days ago · strengthen. If something strengthens a person or group or if they strengthen their position, they become more powerful and secure, or more likely to succeed . The new constitution strengthens the government. [VERB noun] To strengthen his position in Parliament, he held talks with the opposition.
To strengthen is to make something stronger! Rarr. You can strengthen your muscles by working out, or strengthen your brain by learning new words. 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.
[intransitive, transitive] to become more powerful or effective; to make somebody/something more powerful or effective. Her position in the party has strengthened in recent weeks. strengthen somebody/something The move is clearly intended to strengthen the president's position as head of state. The new evidence will strengthen their case.
1. buttress, reinforce, fortify, support. See synonyms for strengthen on Thesaurus.com. Other words from strengthen. strength·en·er, noun.
v.t. 1. to make stronger; give strength to. v.i. 2. to grow stronger. [1250–1300] strength′en•er, n. strength′en•ing•ly, adv. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. strengthen. Past participle: strengthened. Gerund: strengthening.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English strength‧en /ˈstreŋθən, ˈstrenθən/ W3 verb 1 feeling/belief/relationship [ intransitive, transitive] to become stronger or make something stronger OPP weaken Our friendship has steadily strengthened over the years.
