Strengthen

/ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
2. (transitive) To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten.
3. (transitive) To augment; to improve; to intensify.
4. (transitive) To reinforce, to add to, to support (someone or something)
5. (transitive) To substantiate; to corroborate (a belief, argument, etc.)
6. (intransitive) To grow strong or stronger.

Example Sentences

strengthen a muscle

strengthen a wall

strengthen one's willpower

strengthen one's authority

Let noble Warwick, Cobham, and the rest,[…] With powerful policy strengthen themselves.

A little hardship, and a little struggling with the rougher elements of life, will perchance but strengthen and increase his courage, and prepare him for the conflicts and struggles of after years.

The viaduct is joined to the embankment by retaining walls, which have been strengthened since they were constructed by the addition of stay bolts extending right through the embankment and fastened outside each retaining wall.

Charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him.

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Word Forms

• strengthens
• strengthening
• strengthened

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