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   strengthen

   /ˈstrɛŋ(k)θn/

   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

   Derivatives

   • 1. strengthener noun

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTRENGTHEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

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   The meaning of STRENGTHEN is to make stronger. How to use strengthen in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTRENGTHEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   [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.

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   Strengthen definition: to make stronger; give strength to.. See examples of STRENGTHEN used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTRENGTHEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

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   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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › strengthenstrengthen verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of strengthen verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.