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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Loading your audio article California air quality regulators late Friday approved a plan to strengthen limits on the planet-warming emissions from gasoline and diesel fuels, a move expected to raise gas prices while bringing public health benefits.
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Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
The measures regarding strengthening rent control protections and charter cleanup items garnered more support from voters, according to early results.
—Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
Harris, who became the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden withdrew, closed her bid with appeals to unity and a focus on policies intended to strengthen the economy and the middle class.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
World & Nation Israel’s prime minister appoints a former rival to strengthen his hold on office
Sept. 29, 2024
Gallant will be replaced by Foreign Minister Israel Katz, a Netanyahu loyalist and veteran Cabinet minister who was a junior officer in the military.
—Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
The measures regarding strengthening rent control protections and charter cleanup items garnered more support from voters, according to early results.
—Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
Harris, who became the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden withdrew, closed her bid with appeals to unity and a focus on policies intended to strengthen the economy and the middle class.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
World & Nation Israel’s prime minister appoints a former rival to strengthen his hold on office
Sept. 29, 2024
Gallant will be replaced by Foreign Minister Israel Katz, a Netanyahu loyalist and veteran Cabinet minister who was a junior officer in the military.
—Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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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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