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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

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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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › strengthenStrengthen Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › strengthenSTRENGTHEN Synonyms: 136 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for STRENGTHEN: harden, fortify, toughen, energize, temper, beef (up), invigorate, vitalize; Antonyms of STRENGTHEN: weaken, hurt, impair, cripple, paralyze, injure, harm, damage