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Definition of strengthen in English: strengthenverb ˈstrɛŋθ(ə)nˈstrɛŋkθ(ə)nˈstrɛŋ(k)θən Make or become stronger. with object he advises an application of fluoride to strengthen the teeth no object the wind won't strengthen until after dark Example sentencesExamples - Nicotine is the substance that reinforces and strengthens the desire to smoke.
- At the end of the day, this strengthens its spirit, and this strength allows it to overcome its difficulties.
- Tackle dog attacks and illegal breeding by increasing penalties and strengthening enforcement.
- It spreads and strengthens and multiplies until it smothers anything trying to stifle it.
- It reinforces and strengthens the power and influence of those who are fluent in the hegemonic language.
- The wanton destructiveness of modern warfare strengthens this obligation.
- If increasing the number of stores strengthens the company then he will continue to open more, he says.
- But you see that the wind has strengthened and the branch of a tree has touched the glass.
- This may be our seventh win of the year, but it only strengthens our resolve to win more.
- The game, however, was played in constant rain and wind that strengthened as the match progressed.
- It strengthens muscles and increases endurance, which is very important during labour.
- It strengthens the legal framework governing community rights to timber and other forest products.
- But, fair enough, there is a strong case for strengthening the links in a more systematic way.
- On the contrary most people are told daily that fluoride prevents tooth decay and strengthens the bones.
- Why have we not returned there in order to feel stronger and to further strengthen the land that strengthens us?
- Middlesbrough have made some fine investments and strengthened an already strong squad.
- It is strengthened by being reinforced by multiple people who accept its reality.
- Positive reinforcement is the delivery of a stimulus that strengthens the behavior.
- If voting strengthens the legitimacy of the regime this time, it had done the exact same thing four and eight years ago.
- The wind strengthened further, but several pulls suggested a fish would soon be landed.
Synonyms make strong/stronger, build up, give strength to, make healthy, nourish reinforce, make stronger, buttress, brace, shore up, underpin rare underprop toughen, temper, anneal become strong/stronger, gain strength, intensify, pick up, heighten fortify, bolster, make stronger, give strength to, give a boost to, boost, reinforce, harden, stiffen, toughen, steel, cement increase, add to, fuel, add fuel to renew, vitalize, give new energy to, buoy up, hearten step up, increase, heighten, escalate, scale up informal up, crank up, beef up reinforce, make more forceful, lend more weight to support, back up, bolster, confirm, bear out, substantiate, corroborate, authenticate consolidate
Phrases strengthen someone's hand (or hands) Enable or encourage a person to act more vigorously or effectively. the military aid will only strengthen the hand of the army Example sentencesExamples - It certainly strengthens his hand as he approaches these crucial league games and he is taking them very seriously.
- But it wasn't just luck that was strengthening City 's hand.
- I think Chuck is right about this strong vote in the Senate and the House sending a clear signal to the world and strengthening our hand at the U.N. That's important.
- This certainly has strengthened Putin's hand especially in foreign affairs.
- Although they have already succeeded beyond our worst nightmares, we must beware that we don't unwittingly strengthen their hand.
- In the short run the coup had the effect of strengthening his hand.
- The float also strengthens its hand and will bring capital into the business that will be used to reduce debt.
- But strengthening our hand by withdrawing our troops is one of those gambits that is too clever by half.
- That strengthens Pakistan's hand in its dealings with India.
- Let us strengthen their hands in resolving such matters without endangering their seats.
Derivatives noun Individual finger lifts are also tremendous finger strengtheners. Example sentencesExamples - Calcium and vitamin D are good general bone strengtheners.
- Some elements, notably tin and zirconium, behave as neutral solutes in titanium and have little effect on the transformation temperature, acting as strengtheners of the phase.
- Mr Proudfoot will use poultices to remove encrusted dust and grime before treating the stone with chemical strengtheners to prevent cracking and erosion.
- Dips target your lower pectorals, triceps, and shoulders - they are an ideal upper-body strengthener.
Definition of strengthen in US English: strengthenverbˈstreNG(k)THənˈstrɛŋ(k)θən Make or become stronger. with object he advises an application of fluoride to strengthen the teeth no object the wind won't strengthen until after dark Example sentencesExamples - But, fair enough, there is a strong case for strengthening the links in a more systematic way.
- Tackle dog attacks and illegal breeding by increasing penalties and strengthening enforcement.
- It strengthens the legal framework governing community rights to timber and other forest products.
- The wind strengthened further, but several pulls suggested a fish would soon be landed.
- Why have we not returned there in order to feel stronger and to further strengthen the land that strengthens us?
- It spreads and strengthens and multiplies until it smothers anything trying to stifle it.
- If increasing the number of stores strengthens the company then he will continue to open more, he says.
- The wanton destructiveness of modern warfare strengthens this obligation.
- Middlesbrough have made some fine investments and strengthened an already strong squad.
- If voting strengthens the legitimacy of the regime this time, it had done the exact same thing four and eight years ago.
- It is strengthened by being reinforced by multiple people who accept its reality.
- At the end of the day, this strengthens its spirit, and this strength allows it to overcome its difficulties.
- Positive reinforcement is the delivery of a stimulus that strengthens the behavior.
- It reinforces and strengthens the power and influence of those who are fluent in the hegemonic language.
- The game, however, was played in constant rain and wind that strengthened as the match progressed.
- This may be our seventh win of the year, but it only strengthens our resolve to win more.
- It strengthens muscles and increases endurance, which is very important during labour.
- On the contrary most people are told daily that fluoride prevents tooth decay and strengthens the bones.
- Nicotine is the substance that reinforces and strengthens the desire to smoke.
- But you see that the wind has strengthened and the branch of a tree has touched the glass.
Synonyms make strong, make stronger, build up, give strength to, make healthy, nourish reinforce, make stronger, buttress, brace, shore up, underpin toughen, temper, anneal become strong, become stronger, gain strength, intensify, pick up, heighten fortify, bolster, make stronger, give strength to, give a boost to, boost, reinforce, harden, stiffen, toughen, steel, cement step up, increase, heighten, escalate, scale up reinforce, make more forceful, lend more weight to
Phrases strengthen someone's hand (or hands) Enable or encourage a person to act more vigorously or effectively. Example sentencesExamples - The float also strengthens its hand and will bring capital into the business that will be used to reduce debt.
- Let us strengthen their hands in resolving such matters without endangering their seats.
- But strengthening our hand by withdrawing our troops is one of those gambits that is too clever by half.
- Although they have already succeeded beyond our worst nightmares, we must beware that we don't unwittingly strengthen their hand.
- That strengthens Pakistan's hand in its dealings with India.
- I think Chuck is right about this strong vote in the Senate and the House sending a clear signal to the world and strengthening our hand at the U.N. That's important.
- But it wasn't just luck that was strengthening City 's hand.
- In the short run the coup had the effect of strengthening his hand.
- This certainly has strengthened Putin's hand especially in foreign affairs.
- It certainly strengthens his hand as he approaches these crucial league games and he is taking them very seriously.
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