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strengthen

[strengk-thuhn, streng-, stren-]

verb (used with object)

  1. to make stronger; give strength to.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  2. Phonetics.to change (a speech sound) to an articulation requiring more effort, as from fricative to stop or nongeminate to geminate.



verb (used without object)

  1. to gain strength; grow stronger.

strengthen

/ ˈٰɛŋθə /

verb

  1. to make or become stronger

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • strengthener noun
  • strengtheningly adverb
  • overstrengthen verb
  • prestrengthen verb (used with object)
  • restrengthen verb
  • unstrengthened adjective
  • unstrengthening adjective
  • ˈٰԲٳԱ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of strengthen1

First recorded in 1250–1300, strengthen is from the Middle English word strengthnen. See strength, -en 1
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After Pages further strengthened his All-Star case with his 13th home run, the Dodgers’ bullpen took care of business.

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Canada's priorities for the confab are sharply focused on building stronger economies and strengthening peace and security, including harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and fortifying critical mineral supply chains.

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"These last months have created some questions about what allies we need, and also about what allies do we need to strengthen cooperation with," she says.

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Dame Karen warned that without savings, broader goals to improve policing, cut immigration and strengthen counter-terrorism will be impacted.

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Wind speeds were at 22 mph around 2 p.m. and strengthened to 31 mph around 4 p.m., according to the Oxnard office of the National Weather Service.

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