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Common collocations with strength in American Collocation

strength noun

US /streŋθ/

of the muscles

brute
muscular
physical

These exercises will increase muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance.

great

considerable
great
superhuman
superior

The outward appearance of the castle is still nearly entire, the great strength and solidity of its walls having resisted the ravages of time and man.

of the mind

inner
mental

The task breaks some people, but I have an inner strength that allows me to continue.

have strength

have
possess

Yet these people possess the necessary mental strength to continue to practice.

get more strength

boost
gain in
gather
grow in
improve
increase
maximize

The German economy is continuing to grow in strength.

Physical activity improves muscle strength and muscle mass.

take someone’s strength away

exhaust
sap
use up

This was back-breaking, disgusting work on your hands and knees that sapped your strength and destroyed your health.

get strength back

recover
regain
renew

The animal regained the strength in both hind legs and had 5 more years of active life.

use strength

draw on
use

She had enormous reserves of mental strength to draw on.

decline
decrease
ebb
fail
wane

My strength was waning as I ran at a punishing pace.