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Definition strengthen in American English

strengthen verb

verb
/ˈstreŋθən/
1

to make your body physically stronger or more healthy

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1.1

to become physically stronger

Example

Doctors say his injured shoulder will take time to strengthen.

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2

to make something stronger so that it will take more weight or force without breaking

Example

The bridge will need to be strengthened.

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Example

Her objections only strengthened my resolve to open my own business.

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3.1

to become stronger or more powerful

Example

a sense of community that has strengthened over time

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Example

The secretary will discuss strengthening the U.N. force.

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4.1

to make a law or punishment stronger

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5

to give support to a position or argument

Example

The new evidence strengthens Wilkins' case.

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6

to increase the value of the money of a country

Example

The appointment of a new premier in Italy helped strengthen the lira.

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The dollar continues to strengthen against the yen.

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7

if the wind or a current strengthens, it becomes faster or more powerful

Example

The gale continued to strengthen throughout the night.

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Definition strengthen in American English