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strengthen

verb

strength·​en ˈstreŋ(k)-thən How to pronounce strengthen (audio)
ˈstren(t)-
strengthened; strengthening
ˈstreŋ(k)th-niŋ,
ˈstren(t)th-;
ˈstreŋ(k)-thə- How to pronounce strengthen (audio)
ˈstren(t)-

transitive verb

: to make stronger

intransitive verb

: to become stronger
strengthener
ˈstreŋ(k)th-nər
ˈstren(t)th-;
ˈstreŋ(k)-thə- How to pronounce strengthen (audio)
ˈstren(t)-
noun

Examples of strengthen in a Sentence

These exercises will strengthen your stomach muscles. He takes herbs to strengthen his immune system. The development of new electronic products has strengthened the company's position as the leader in digital technology. Holidays often serve to strengthen bonds between family members. Their financial situation strengthened her determination to find a new career. The team has been strengthened by the addition of several new players. The winds are expected to strengthen. The economy is slowly strengthening. The Canadian dollar is strengthening against the U.S. dollar. The trade restrictions will strengthen the pound.
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However, in the post-military government period from 1987 onward, democratic processes have strengthened political freedom. Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 Biden’s request to Congress reportedly called for $8 billion for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which helps provide military equipment to Ukraine, fund training of its armed forces and advisory efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s defensive position against Russian aggression. Laura Kelly, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024 The sum effect is at once densely textured and appealingly direct, its experimental aspects only serving to communicate more vividly the bonds tested but also strengthened by great adversity. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024 Compliance regulations should be the minimum layer of security as your organization strengthens its encryption strategy and other cybersecurity practices. Ameesh Divatia, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for strengthen 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of strengthen was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Strengthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strengthen. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

strengthen

verb
strength·​en ˈstreŋ(k)-thən How to pronounce strengthen (audio)
strengthened; strengthening ˈstreŋ(k)th-(ə-)niŋ How to pronounce strengthen (audio)
: to make or become stronger
strengthener noun

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