to strengthen
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3.0
- verb
- /ˈstrɛŋkθən/
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- This research seems to strengthen their case significantly.
- strengthen skills
- strengthen ties
- strengthen relationships
And that allows us to build and strengthen our connection, right?
- And that allows us to build and strengthen our connection, right?
- And so even with eye exercises, you can't strengthen that muscle.
- Sleep does more than simply strengthen those individual memories.
- These discussions expand knowledge, and they also strengthen ties across Harvard.
- May the joy of this day give them confidence and strengthen their desire to serve.
- On the flip side, if you strengthen the relationship, it can help.
- No, it's about how do we strengthen this relationship?
- And maybe it strengthens the persuasiveness of your argument.
- You were told that's going to strengthen our economy.
- The problem with jealousy is that it strengthens and it magnifies the trauma bond.
- But those roots are spreading and strengthening underground.
- So I'd say this paper strengthens the argument for string theory.
- Did Wall Street strengthen your, your thin skin?
- Not just to serve yourself, but to strengthen our citizenry.
Examples
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On the flip side, if you strengthen the relationship, it can help.
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And that allows us to build and strengthen our connection, right?
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No, it's about how do we strengthen this relationship?
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How are you going to strengthen your creative economy?
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But to achieve this, states must work together to strengthen the rules themselves.
Academic text (2011) -
May the joy of this day give them confidence and strengthen their desire to serve.
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It would strengthen our relationship.
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These discussions expand knowledge, and they also strengthen ties across Harvard.
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The discoveries have helped push the government to promise to strengthen its commitment to preserving cultural heritage.
Academic text (2011) -
To improve public safety, the city plans to strengthen collaboration between law enforcement and community organizations.
Synonyms
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3.9
Make something stronger by adding support or extra parts
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4.3
To give extra support to a person, plan, or idea
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4.5
To make something stronger or more effective
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4.2
To become or to make someone mentally stronger and less hurt by criticism
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3.9
To make a person or thing stronger so it can handle hard situations
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5.1
Make something stronger by adding support or protection
To give help to someone or something to make them stronger
To make someone or something able to work well again
To make someone feel stronger in their mind or feelings
Antonyms
How Strong
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Strengthen comes from the simple word strong and the ending -en, which means 'make'. So to strengthen something is to 'make strong', whether it is muscles, a friendship, or a plan.