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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 › english › strengthenSTRENGTHEN | 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 › thesaurus › strengthenSTRENGTHEN Synonyms: 136 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam ...

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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.

4. www.thesaurus.com › browse › strengthen131 Synonyms & Antonyms for STRENGTHEN - Thesaurus.com

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   Find 131 different ways to say STRENGTHEN, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

5. 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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › strengthenSTRENGTHEN | 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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › strengthenStrengthen - definition of strengthen by The Free Dictionary

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   strengthen - make strong or stronger; "This exercise will strengthen your upper body"; "strengthen the relations between the two countries"

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › strengthenSTRENGTHEN Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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