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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Cross added that OpenWorks is proud to support Australia’s efforts to strengthen counter-drone capabilities.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
The storm is not expected to strengthen significantly, but forecasters warn of dangerous flash floods and urban flooding.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 17 June 2026
The ‘Mombasa declaration’, named after the Kenyan city hosting the 11th Our Ocean Conference, calls on governments to improve access to information on fishing vessels, ownership and licensing, and to strengthen data sharing to better track fishing activities and enforce regulations.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Since joining Link, Gosden and Halper have played key roles in building the business, strengthening client relationships and helping establish the company’s operational foundation, according to Link Management Managing Directors Alex Dochter and Brooke Meister.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 June 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
The storm is not expected to strengthen significantly, but forecasters warn of dangerous flash floods and urban flooding.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 17 June 2026
The ‘Mombasa declaration’, named after the Kenyan city hosting the 11th Our Ocean Conference, calls on governments to improve access to information on fishing vessels, ownership and licensing, and to strengthen data sharing to better track fishing activities and enforce regulations.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Since joining Link, Gosden and Halper have played key roles in building the business, strengthening client relationships and helping establish the company’s operational foundation, according to Link Management Managing Directors Alex Dochter and Brooke Meister.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 June 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 20 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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