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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈstrɛŋθən/
Forms: strengthens, strengthening, strengthened
strengthen means: To make someone or something stronger or better able to resist damage or difficulty.
verb
To make someone or something stronger or better able to resist damage or difficulty.
- These exercises strengthen your legs.
- They strengthened the bridge with steel.
- Working together has strengthened our friendship.
To become stronger, more powerful, or more effective.
- The wind began to strengthen.
- The economy strengthened during the summer.
- Their confidence is strengthening with every success.
To give someone courage or hope to face something difficult.
- Her kind words strengthened me.
- His friends strengthened him during those lonely months.
- The letter strengthened her resolve to continue.
Questions about strengthen
What does strengthen mean?
To make someone or something stronger or better able to resist damage or difficulty.
What is strengthen in other languages?
Türkçe: güçlendirmek · Español: fortalecer · Français: renforcer · Deutsch: stärken · Italiano: rafforzare · 日本語: 強くする
How do you pronounce strengthen?
It is pronounced /ˈstrɛŋθən/.
How do you use strengthen in a sentence?
These exercises strengthen your legs. They strengthened the bridge with steel.
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