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- Dictionarystrengthen/ˈstrɛŋ(k)θn/
verb
- 1. make or become stronger: "he advises an application of fluoride to strengthen the teeth" Similar Opposite
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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.
The meaning of STRENGTHEN is to make stronger. How to use strengthen in a sentence.
[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.
to make something stronger or more effective, or to become stronger or more effective: They have been strengthening their border defenses in preparation for war. His battle against cancer has strengthened his belief in God. The accident strengthens the case for better safety measures at fairgrounds.
Strengthen definition: to make stronger; give strength to.. See examples of STRENGTHEN used in a sentence.
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.
Synonyms for STRENGTHEN: harden, fortify, toughen, energize, temper, beef (up), invigorate, vitalize; Antonyms of STRENGTHEN: weaken, hurt, impair, cripple, paralyze, injure, harm, damage
Definition of strengthen verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
strength·en. (strĕngk′thən, strĕng′-, strĕn′-) 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 n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
strength•en (strengk′thən, streng′-, stren′-), USA pronunciation v.t. to make stronger; give strength to. Phonetics to change (a speech sound) to an articulation requiring more effort, as from fricative to stop or nongeminate to geminate. v.i. to gain strength; grow stronger.
