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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The Lakers have an open roster spot and are actively exploring the buyout market to potentially strengthen their roster.
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Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
The city also has a number of road repair projects to complete — a central part of the previous sales tax pitch — and reserve accounts to strengthen.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Real reform must preserve clinical oversight while strengthening systemic levers of price negotiation.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
This serum also includes biotin and vitamin C, a duo that strengthens and protects from further damage.
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Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
The city also has a number of road repair projects to complete — a central part of the previous sales tax pitch — and reserve accounts to strengthen.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Real reform must preserve clinical oversight while strengthening systemic levers of price negotiation.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
This serum also includes biotin and vitamin C, a duo that strengthens and protects from further damage.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Strengthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strengthen. Accessed 10 Feb. 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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