strengthen

Word parts

strength + -en

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈstrɛŋ(k)θən/ or /ˈstrɛnθən/

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Verb

Plain form strengthen

Third-person singular strengthens

Past tense strengthened

Past participle strengthened

Present participle strengthening

1. (transitive) If something is strengthened, then it is made stronger; strength is added to it.
   • Antonym: weaken

   They are keen to strengthen ties with the UN.

2. (transitive) If someone strengthens a person, he or she animates or gives moral strength to encourage the person.
3. (intransitive) If something strengthens, it grows strong or stronger.

Related words

• strength
• strengthener
• strengthening

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