Strengthen - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈstreŋθn|  American pronunciation of the word strengthen
Brit.  |ˈstreŋθ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word strengthen

verb

- make strong or stronger (syn: fortify)
This exercise will strengthen your upper body
strengthen the relations between the two countries
- gain strength
His body strengthened
- give a healthy elasticity to (syn: tone, tone up)

Extra examples

These exercises will strengthen your stomach muscles.

He takes herbs to strengthen his immune system.

The development of new electronic products has strengthened the company's position as the leader in digital technology.

Holidays often serve to strengthen bonds between family members.

Their financial situation strengthened her determination to find a new career.

The team has been strengthened by the addition of several new players.

The winds are expected to strengthen.

The economy is slowly strengthening.

The Canadian dollar is strengthening against the U.S. dollar.

The trade restrictions will strengthen the pound.

The opal sharpens and strengthens the sight.

I was strengthened in this decision.

The faculties of the mind generally are strengthened by exercise.

He loved to strengthen his family by a good alliance.

This exercise will strengthen your upper body

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: strengthen
he/she/it: strengthens
present participle: strengthening
past tense: strengthened
past participle: strengthened
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