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.
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The strategy is less about speed than resonance and about creating stores that strengthen a customer’s relationship with the brand across channels.
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Brin Snelling, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The low-impact workouts strengthen and tone the body, while the infrared heat aims to help muscle endurance and activation.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Tropical Storm Gabrielle is struggling in the central Atlantic Ocean currently but is expected to strengthen into a hurricane late this upcoming weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
There’s also niacinamide, which helps to strengthen the skin barrier and can even lighten dark spots over time.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
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Brin Snelling, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The low-impact workouts strengthen and tone the body, while the infrared heat aims to help muscle endurance and activation.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Tropical Storm Gabrielle is struggling in the central Atlantic Ocean currently but is expected to strengthen into a hurricane late this upcoming weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
There’s also niacinamide, which helps to strengthen the skin barrier and can even lighten dark spots over time.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Strengthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strengthen. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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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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