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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Reagan toured Europe from June 1-10, 1984, with a stated goal of strengthening U.S.-European relations.
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Sarah Thomson / Made By History, TIME, 6 June 2024
The organization is a local nonprofit dedicated to child abuse prevention that also provides services to help strengthen families.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
Through their unlikely friendship, Dunkin’ has had the opportunity to strengthen its bond with the local community by not only celebrating Loubet’s and Brie’s family relationship, but also celebrating the enduring work that our unsung heroes in the community do for us.
—Esther Piccolino, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
But there are many potential roadblocks, security experts say, including the legacy of Sheinbaum’s mentor, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who abandoned promised efforts to strengthen Mexico’s civilian police.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
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Sarah Thomson / Made By History, TIME, 6 June 2024
The organization is a local nonprofit dedicated to child abuse prevention that also provides services to help strengthen families.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
Through their unlikely friendship, Dunkin’ has had the opportunity to strengthen its bond with the local community by not only celebrating Loubet’s and Brie’s family relationship, but also celebrating the enduring work that our unsung heroes in the community do for us.
—Esther Piccolino, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
But there are many potential roadblocks, security experts say, including the legacy of Sheinbaum’s mentor, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who abandoned promised efforts to strengthen Mexico’s civilian police.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
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“Strengthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strengthen. Accessed 9 Jun. 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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