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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States can follow the FTC's lead by strengthening anti-trust laws, and enforcing them aggressively, to fight the harm to workers from mergers and other forms of corporate over-concentration—like the Albertsons-Kroger merger, which federal agencies and state attorneys general blocked.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Their connection strengthened when Washington selected the LSU Heisman Trophy winner with the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Diverse perspectives not only strengthen decision-making but also help organizations anticipate market shifts, meet customer needs, and create groundbreaking solutions.
—Shelley Zalis, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The small community strengthens its young people through a close connection with Country.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Their connection strengthened when Washington selected the LSU Heisman Trophy winner with the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Diverse perspectives not only strengthen decision-making but also help organizations anticipate market shifts, meet customer needs, and create groundbreaking solutions.
—Shelley Zalis, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The small community strengthens its young people through a close connection with Country.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Strengthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strengthen. Accessed 22 Jan. 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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