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- pronunciation:
- strengk
th
 n
[or]
streng
thn
[or]
stren
thn
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
strengthens, strengthening, strengthened |
| definition: |
When something strengthens another thing, it makes it stronger.
These exercises will help you strengthen your muscles.After her long illness, the woman needed to eat well to strengthen her body.The country's new leader felt it was important to strengthen the army.
- synonyms:
- reinforce
- antonyms:
- decrease, weaken
- similar words:
- brace, develop, feed
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| related words: |
better, cheer, progress |
| derivation: |
strengthener (n.) |
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