strengthen (ˈstrɛŋθən
)
Definitions
verb
- to make or become stronger
Alternative Forms
ˈstrengthener nounSynonyms
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fortify,
encourage,
harden,
toughen,
fuel,
steel,
consolidate,
stiffen,
hearten,
buoy up,
gee up,
brace up
vitalize,
give new energy to
=
reinforce,
support,
confirm,
establish,
justify,
enhance,
intensify,
bolster,
substantiate,
buttress,
corroborate,
give a boost to
= increase in value become stronger
Translations
- British English:
strengthen
To strengthen something means to make it stronger.Cycling strengthens all the muscles of the body.ˈstrɛŋθən VERB Cycling strengthens all the muscles of the body.
- Spanish:
fortalecer
v
- French:
renforcer
vt
- German:
stärken
v
- Chinese: 加强 v
- Arabic: يُقَوِي v
- Portuguese: fortalecer v
- Russian: усиливать(ся) v
- Croatian: ojačati v
- Czech: posílit v posilovat
- Danish: styrke v
- Dutch: sterker worden v
- Finnish: vahvistaa v
- Greek: ενισχύω v
- Italian: rafforzare v
- Japanese: 強くする v
- Korean: 강화하다 v
- Norwegian: styrke v
- Polish: wzmocnić v wzmacniać
- Brazilian Portuguese: fortalecer v
- European Spanish:
fortalecer
v
- Swedish: förstärka v
- Thai: แข็งแรงขึ้น v
- Turkish: güçlendirmek v
- Vietnamese: tăng cường v
Usage examples
But I don't think we would be wise to strengthen that connection in his mind.
, THE GOLDEN FOOL: Book Two of the Tawny Man (2002)It was triangular in cross section, with small flakes removed to strengthen the scraping edges.
New Scientist (1998)The support of the Protestant churches for the Burns review will strengthen Mr McGuinness's argument for the abolition of the 11-plus.
Irish Times (2002)As yet they can only predict climate trends until early 2002 and cannot say whether El Nino will strengthen or decline next year, he added.
Glasgow Herald (2001)His book is very readable, but it will sadden his friends and strengthen his enemies.
, HOME TRUTHS: Life Around My Father (2002)