strengthen
verb
strength·en
ˈstreŋ(k)-thən 
ˈstren(t)-
strengthened; strengthening
ˈstreŋ(k)th-niŋ,
ˈstren(t)th-;
ˈstreŋ(k)-thə-
ˈstren(t)-
: to make stronger
: to become stronger
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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According to the 2024 People’s Climate Vote, 80% of people globally want their countries to strengthen climate commitments, and over two-thirds support a fast transition from fossil fuels.
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
At Go Behavioral, a team strengthened by BCBA, clinical psychologists, and RBT professionals helps children work on developing skills by breaking them down into small, manageable steps, which are then reinforced consistently.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 21 June 2025
On the flip side, strengthening one part of your body can help bolster another, which is especially true for your back, Dr. Cheng says.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 20 June 2025
Meanwhile, crews continue to strengthen lines around the Rancho Fire in Shasta County, which ignited Thursday near Cottonwood.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2025
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
At Go Behavioral, a team strengthened by BCBA, clinical psychologists, and RBT professionals helps children work on developing skills by breaking them down into small, manageable steps, which are then reinforced consistently.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 21 June 2025
On the flip side, strengthening one part of your body can help bolster another, which is especially true for your back, Dr. Cheng says.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 20 June 2025
Meanwhile, crews continue to strengthen lines around the Rancho Fire in Shasta County, which ignited Thursday near Cottonwood.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2025
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“Strengthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strengthen. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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strengthen
verb
strength·en
ˈstreŋ(k)-thən
strengthened; strengthening
ˈstreŋ(k)th-(ə-)niŋ
: to make or become stronger
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