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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Lastly, the acquisition strengthens the company’s balance sheet and should allow for significant share repurchases over time.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
And the reports are then published, so the broader firefighting community can strengthen its procedures to avoid similar losses.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2025
Several bridges in western Poland have been strengthened in recent years to accommodate heavy military loads.
—Barry R. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
This experience strengthened my conviction in the impact of upskilling, talent development and strategic collaborations across industry, academia, nonprofits and government.
—Jay Garcia, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
And the reports are then published, so the broader firefighting community can strengthen its procedures to avoid similar losses.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2025
Several bridges in western Poland have been strengthened in recent years to accommodate heavy military loads.
—Barry R. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
This experience strengthened my conviction in the impact of upskilling, talent development and strategic collaborations across industry, academia, nonprofits and government.
—Jay Garcia, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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 2 May. 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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