strengthen

/ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/ · verb

Meaning

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten.
To augment; to improve; to intensify.
To grow strong or stronger.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

beef up(English)tone up(English)fortify(English)tone(English)reinforce(English)enhanced(English)enhancement(English)improvement(English)weaken(English)ties(English)muscles(English)bilateral(English)

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Sources

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