strengthen
verb
strength·en
ˈstreŋ(k)-thən 
ˈstren(t)-
strengthened; strengthening
ˈstreŋ(k)th-niŋ
ˈstren(t)th-;
ˈstreŋ(k)-thə-,
ˈstren(t)-
: to make stronger
: to become stronger
Examples of strengthen in a Sentence
These exercises will strengthen your stomach muscles.
He takes herbs to strengthen his immune system.
The development of new electronic products has strengthened the company's position as the leader in digital technology.
Holidays often serve to strengthen bonds between family members.
Their financial situation strengthened her determination to find a new career.
The team has been strengthened by the addition of several new players.
The winds are expected to strengthen.
The economy is slowly strengthening.
The Canadian dollar is strengthening against the U.S. dollar.
The trade restrictions will strengthen the pound.
Recent Examples on the Web
Debby strengthens to Category 1 hurricane Floridians are bracing Monday for the state's first hurricane strike this year in a season that forecasters say could become one of the worst on record.
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2024
Timely intervention, such as wearing an eye patch over the stronger eye or using eye drops to blur vision temporarily in the stronger eye, can encourage the weaker eye to strengthen and correct itself over time.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2024
And keeping physically active is another method that can strengthen immunity, in both children and adults.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024
Not to mention, the relaxed environment fosters open communication and collaboration, which would only strengthen relationships and spark new ideas.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for strengthen 
Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2024
Timely intervention, such as wearing an eye patch over the stronger eye or using eye drops to blur vision temporarily in the stronger eye, can encourage the weaker eye to strengthen and correct itself over time.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2024
And keeping physically active is another method that can strengthen immunity, in both children and adults.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024
Not to mention, the relaxed environment fosters open communication and collaboration, which would only strengthen relationships and spark new ideas.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 Aug. 2024
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“Strengthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strengthen. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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strengthen
verb
strength·en
ˈstreŋ(k)-thən
strengthened; strengthening
ˈstreŋ(k)th-(ə-)niŋ
: to make or become stronger
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