Strengthen (Verb)
Meaning 1
Give a healthy elasticity to; "Let's tone our muscles".
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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 2
Make strong or stronger; "This exercise will strengthen your upper body"; "strengthen the relations between the two countries".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Exercise and physical therapy can help strengthen the muscles in your legs.
- Proper nutrition will strengthen your immune system against diseases.
- Their commitment to working together will strengthen the bonds of their friendship.
- Education and training can strengthen the skills of employees in the company.
- Government policies aimed to strengthen economic ties between neighboring countries.
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Meaning 3
Gain strength; "His body strengthened".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..