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Definition of Strengthen
1. Verb. Make strong or stronger. "Strengthen the relations between the two countries"
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Vitalise, Vitalize, Ruggedise, Ruggedize, Substantiate, Restrengthen, Brace Up, Undergird, Confirm, Reenforce, Reinforce, Buttress, Brace, Stabilise, Stabilize, Steady, Batten, Batten, Batten Down, Secure
Derivative terms: Fortification, Fortification, Strengthener, Strengthening
Antonyms: Weaken
2. Verb. Gain strength. "His body strengthened"
Specialized synonyms: Consolidate, Proof, Back, Sandbag, Toughen
Derivative terms: Strengthening
Antonyms: Weaken
3. Verb. Give a healthy elasticity to. "Let's tone our muscles"
Definition of Strengthen
1. v. t. To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; as, to strengthen a limb, a bridge, an army; to strengthen an obligation; to strengthen authority.
2. v. i. To grow strong or stronger.
Definition of Strengthen
1. Verb. (transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify; to reinforce. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To animate; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to fix in resolution; to hearten. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To augment; to improve; to intensify. ¹
4. Verb. (intransitive) To grow strong or stronger. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Strengthen
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Strengthen
Literary usage of Strengthen
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Manual of Serum Diagnosis: Deep Breathing and a Complete System for by Bernarr Macfadden, Otto Rostoski (1904)
"... POWERFUL STOMACH MUSCLES — IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISES THAT strengthen THE STOMACH
AND SMALL INTESTINE— PERCUSSION FOR THE ABDOMINAL REGION ILLUSTRATED. ..."
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