Definition of Strengthen

1. Verb. Make strong or stronger. "Strengthen the relations between the two countries"


2. Verb. Gain strength. "His body strengthened"
Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Consolidate, Proof, Back, Sandbag, Toughen
Derivative terms: Strengthening
Antonyms: Weaken

3. Verb. Give a healthy elasticity to. "Let's tone our muscles"
Exact synonyms: Tone, Tone Up
Generic synonyms: Exercise, Work Out
Derivative terms: Tone

Definition of Strengthen

1. v. t. 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. v. i. To grow strong or stronger.

Definition of Strengthen

1. Verb. (transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify; to reinforce. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To animate; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to fix in resolution; to hearten. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) To augment; to improve; to intensify. ¹

4. Verb. (intransitive) To grow strong or stronger. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Strengthen

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Strengthen

streigne
streigned
streignes
streit
strelitz
strelitzia
strelitzia family
strelitzias
strelkinite
strene
strenes
strengite
strength
strength training
strengthed
strengthen
strengthenable
strengthened
strengthener
strengtheners
strengthenest
strengtheneth
strengthening
strengtheningly
strengthenings
strengthens
strengthful
strengthfulness
strengthier
strengthiest

Literary usage of Strengthen

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Manual of Serum Diagnosis: Deep Breathing and a Complete System for by Bernarr Macfadden, Otto Rostoski (1904)
"... POWERFUL STOMACH MUSCLES — IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISES THAT Strengthen THE STOMACH AND SMALL INTESTINE— PERCUSSION FOR THE ABDOMINAL REGION ILLUSTRATED. ..."

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