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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Plans are already in place to strengthen the squad this summer, with pace out wide and greater physicality in midfield the two glaring priorities in the market.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The California Office of Spill Prevention and Response said Sunday that crews were making progress at strengthening measures to contain the oil during cleanup and recovery.
—City News Service, Daily News, 27 May 2026
The better answer is to clarify responsibilities, improve coordination across state agencies, and strengthen the Department’s ability to help districts do their work well.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
It is expected to speed up the progress of low-cost autonomous naval systems and strengthen the nation’s domestic manufacturing capabilities.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
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James Pearce, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The California Office of Spill Prevention and Response said Sunday that crews were making progress at strengthening measures to contain the oil during cleanup and recovery.
—City News Service, Daily News, 27 May 2026
The better answer is to clarify responsibilities, improve coordination across state agencies, and strengthen the Department’s ability to help districts do their work well.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
It is expected to speed up the progress of low-cost autonomous naval systems and strengthen the nation’s domestic manufacturing capabilities.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
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 3 Jun. 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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