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strengthen

verb

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

transitive verb

: to make stronger

intransitive verb

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

Example Sentences

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. See More
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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

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