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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In addition to the cut-through traffic prohibitions for trucks on residential streets, city staff will work with the City Council on ordinance revisions to strengthen penalties on truck operators and owners who do not comply with signs and restrictions.
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Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Taking magnesium at the same time as some other medications (such as antibiotics or bone-strengthening medications called bisphosphonates) can interfere with their absorption.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Hollub said the deal helps Oxy focus on its core oil and gas business, especially in the booming Permian, while strengthening its financial position through debt reduction.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
New Zealand banned military-style semiautomatic weapons and assault rifles months after the attack – the deadliest shooting ever in the country – and strengthened its counterterrorism laws.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
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Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Taking magnesium at the same time as some other medications (such as antibiotics or bone-strengthening medications called bisphosphonates) can interfere with their absorption.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Hollub said the deal helps Oxy focus on its core oil and gas business, especially in the booming Permian, while strengthening its financial position through debt reduction.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
New Zealand banned military-style semiautomatic weapons and assault rifles months after the attack – the deadliest shooting ever in the country – and strengthened its counterterrorism laws.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for strengthen
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“Strengthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strengthen. Accessed 6 Oct. 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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