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.
Recent Examples on the Web
In his speech before taking questions, Biden boasted of his ability to strengthen NATO, resist Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, took some swings at his predecessor, touched on the situation in the Middle East and praised his own economic record.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 July 2024
China has backed Russia’s contention that NATO expansion posed a threat to Russia, whose attack on Ukraine has only strengthened the alliance, leading to Sweden and Finland becoming formal members.
—Ken Moritsugu, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 July 2024
Thompson, who joined CNN from the New York Times Co. last year, has focused on how to strengthen the news operation’s business while its chief source of revenue, pay TV subscribers, is in steady decline.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2024
The next installment of Sweat With SELF’s new Pilates series focuses on posture—specifically, strengthening and stretching key areas in your back, shoulders, and core.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 10 July 2024
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 July 2024
China has backed Russia’s contention that NATO expansion posed a threat to Russia, whose attack on Ukraine has only strengthened the alliance, leading to Sweden and Finland becoming formal members.
—Ken Moritsugu, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 July 2024
Thompson, who joined CNN from the New York Times Co. last year, has focused on how to strengthen the news operation’s business while its chief source of revenue, pay TV subscribers, is in steady decline.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2024
The next installment of Sweat With SELF’s new Pilates series focuses on posture—specifically, strengthening and stretching key areas in your back, shoulders, and core.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 10 July 2024
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“Strengthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strengthen. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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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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