Strengthen: meaning, definitions and examples

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strengthen

[ ˈstrɛŋθən ]

^{Context #1}

physical

Make or become stronger.

Synonyms

empower, fortify, reinforce

Examples of usage

These exercises will help to strengthen your muscles.
He needs to strengthen his immune system to fight off the infection.

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relationship

Make a relationship or position stronger.

Synonyms

bolster, enhance, solidify

Examples of usage

Talking openly can strengthen a friendship.
We need to strengthen our position in the market.

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physical

The process of making or becoming stronger.

Synonyms

empowerment, reinforcement

Examples of usage

Regular exercise is important for the strengthening of muscles.

Translations

Translations of the word "strengthen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fortalecer

🇮🇳 मजबूत करना

🇩🇪 stärken

🇮🇩 memperkuat

🇺🇦 зміцнювати

🇵🇱 wzmacniać

🇯🇵 強化する (きょうかする)

🇫🇷 renforcer

🇪🇸 fortalecer

🇹🇷 güçlendirmek

🇰🇷 강화하다 (강화하다)

🇸🇦 تعزيز

🇨🇿 posílit

🇸🇰 posilniť

🇨🇳 加强 (jiāqiáng)

🇸🇮 okrepiti

🇮🇸 styrkja

🇰🇿 нығайту

🇬🇪 გაძლიერება

🇦🇿 gücləndirmək

🇲🇽 fortalecer

Word origin

The word 'strengthen' originated from Middle English 'strengthe' which came from Old English 'strengþu', meaning 'power, force, vigour, firmness'. The word has been in use for centuries to describe the act of making something stronger physically, mentally, or emotionally.