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Strengthen
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Strengthen
/ˈstrɛŋθ(ə)n/
To make something more powerful, effective, or resistant to force.
Synonyms:
fortify
reinforce
boost
amplify
enhance
Antonyms:
weaken
diminish
debilitate
reduce
dilute
Examples:
Doing yoga can
strengthen
your body.
They are working to
strengthen
their relationship.
Etymology:
Derived from Middle English
strengthnen
, from the noun
strength
, around 12th century. It combines
strength
with the verbalizing suffix
-en
.
Usage Statistics:
21 mentions per 1 million words
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