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strengthen
What does strengthen mean?
strengthen (verb): make strong or stronger.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use strengthen in a sentence?
- This exercise will strengthen your upper body. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- Strengthen the relations between the two countries. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce strengthen?
/ˈstɹɛŋθən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are antonyms of strengthen?
Words related to strengthen
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “strengthen” mean?
to contact by telephone
Not quite: that's what call means.
to happen or take place
Not quite: that's what occur means.
make strong or stronger
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to bring into existence
Not quite: that's what create means.
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