strengthen

verb
UK: /ˈstreŋ.θən/
US: /ˈstreŋ.θən/

  1. To make something stronger or more effective.

    1. We need to strengthen the fence before the storm comes and strengthens it.
    2. Regular exercise can strengthen your heart and improve your overall health, strengthening your body.

  2. To reinforce a belief, idea, or feeling.

    1. This evidence will strengthen our case and strengthen belief in justice.
    2. The positive feedback from the team strengthened my confidence, which will strengthen our collaboration.

  3. To increase in force, intensity, or effectiveness.

    1. The economy started to strengthen after the new policy and now strengthen daily.
    2. As the runners continued their training, their muscles began to strengthen and strengthen with resilience.

Synonyms

reinforce fortify enhance improve toughen harden
strengthen intransitive-verb

  1. Become stronger.

    1. My resolve will strengthen over time and I will strengthen it.
    2. The foundation must strengthen before construction can continue, so it must strengthen in place.
strengthen transitive-verb

  1. To make someone or something physically stronger.

    1. He does exercises to strengthen his muscles to strengthen them.
    2. Proper nutrition can significantly strengthen the immune system and strengthen resistance to illness.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "strengthen" in English means: To make something stronger or more effective., To reinforce a belief, idea, or feeling., To increase in force, intensity, or effectiveness..

The phonetic transcription of "strengthen" is /ˈstreŋ.θən/ in British English and /ˈstreŋ.θən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "strengthen": reinforce, fortify, enhance, improve, toughen, harden.

Example usage of "strengthen": "We need to strengthen the fence before the storm comes and strengthens it.". More examples on the page.