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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Garden plants like tomatoes and citrus trees benefit from additional calcium to strengthen their blossoms and fruit.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
Hydrolyzed collagen firms the skin and minimizes the appearance of fine lines, while niacinamide brightens skin tone, calms the complexion and strengthens the skin barrier, and peptides smooth fine lines.
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Internally, such programs foster a supportive and inclusive workplace environment where employees feel their physical and mental health are genuinely cared for, which in turn boosts company morale and strengthens team dynamics.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
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What to know about the equal employment opportunity executive order Trump revoked
President Trump on Tuesday revoked a decades-old executive order that strengthened protections against workplace discrimination.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
Hydrolyzed collagen firms the skin and minimizes the appearance of fine lines, while niacinamide brightens skin tone, calms the complexion and strengthens the skin barrier, and peptides smooth fine lines.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2025
Internally, such programs foster a supportive and inclusive workplace environment where employees feel their physical and mental health are genuinely cared for, which in turn boosts company morale and strengthens team dynamics.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Ivana Saric Updated Jan 23, 2025 - Politics & Policy
What to know about the equal employment opportunity executive order Trump revoked
President Trump on Tuesday revoked a decades-old executive order that strengthened protections against workplace discrimination.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Strengthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strengthen. Accessed 12 Feb. 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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