Definitions for strengthen
ˈstrɛŋk θən, ˈstrɛŋ-, ˈstrɛn-strength·en

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. strengthen, beef up, fortify(verb)

   make strong or stronger

   "This exercise will strengthen your upper body"; "strengthen the relations between the two countries"

2. strengthen(verb)

   gain strength

   "His body strengthened"

3. tone, tone up, strengthen(verb)

   give a healthy elasticity to

   "Let's tone our muscles"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. strengthen(Verb)

   To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify; to reinforce.

2. strengthen(Verb)

   To animate; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to fix in resolution; to hearten.

3. strengthen(Verb)

   To augment; to improve; to intensify.

4. strengthen(Verb)

   To grow strong or stronger.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Strengthen(verb)

   to make strong or stronger; to add strength to; as, to strengthen a limb, a bridge, an army; to strengthen an obligation; to strengthen authority

2. Strengthen(verb)

   to animate; to encourage; to fix in resolution

3. Strengthen(verb)

   to grow strong or stronger

British National Corpus

1. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'strengthen' in Verbs Frequency: #572

How to pronounce strengthen?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say strengthen in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of strengthen in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of strengthen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of strengthen in a Sentence

1. Marie Yovanovitchsbackgroundand:

   I have understood that oath, a commitment to serve on a strictly nonpartisan basis, to advance the foreign policy determined by the incumbent president, and to work at all times to strengthen our national security and promote our national interests.

2. Le Maire:

   Looking at the past 20 years, we see that this quality of Renault has been reinforced by its partnership with Nissan, therefore it is essential not only to preserve, but to strengthen this alliance. That has always been the strategy of the state and it remains the strategy of the state as shareholder.

3. Ian Storey:

   It does strengthen their legal position ... because it underscores effective administration, not just military, but civilian, that would be important if these disputes ever went to the International Court of Justice.

4. Volkswagen AG -LRB- VOWG_p:

   Volkswagen consistently searches for ways to strengthen and deepen our relationships with local partners, in this regard we will explore possible options together with all stakeholders to secure long-term success.

5. Jan Mutchler:

   Strengthening and stabilizing Social Security and Medicare is very important, and then, we should strengthen and expand support for the housing needs of older people.

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