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, more forceful, more effective, etc.
These exercises will strengthen your abdominal muscles.
: to become stronger, more forceful, more effective, etc.
The winds are expected to strengthen.
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 brand, this face cream provides a host of benefits, including correcting uneven skin tone, increasing hydration, smoothing out texture, and strengthening the skin barrier.
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Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 3 Jan. 2026
The fourth proposal would strengthen property maintenance and accountability with higher penalties for violations and require landlords to post contact information for complaints.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Challenging your body with a plank hold helps support your core strength and strengthens your shoulders.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, the DOT unveiled more than $118 million in grants to strengthen highway safety, enhance commercial vehicle enforcement and provide training for military veterans entering the trucking industry.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2026
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Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 3 Jan. 2026
The fourth proposal would strengthen property maintenance and accountability with higher penalties for violations and require landlords to post contact information for complaints.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Challenging your body with a plank hold helps support your core strength and strengthens your shoulders.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, the DOT unveiled more than $118 million in grants to strengthen highway safety, enhance commercial vehicle enforcement and provide training for military veterans entering the trucking industry.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Strengthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strengthen. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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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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