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Definition of Strengthen
1. Verb. Make strong or stronger. "Strengthen the relations between the two countries"
Exact synonyms: Beef Up, Fortify
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
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"
Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Consolidate, Proof, Back, Sandbag, Toughen
Derivative terms: Strengthening
Antonyms: Weaken
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. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Strengthen
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