strengthen
Pronunciation: [strɛŋθən]
Word
Context: "physical improvement"
(verb) to make something stronger or more powerful. This can be used for muscles, buildings, or even ideas. When you strengthen something, you help it become better and less weak.
Example
She practices every day to strengthen her muscles.
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He didn't do any exercises, so his body did not strengthen at all.
Example
What can I do to strengthen my legs for running?
Context: "emotional support"
(verb) to make a relationship or feeling more solid or positive. When you strengthen a friendship, you are helping it grow stronger and better.
Example
They worked on communication to strengthen their friendship.
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Ignoring each other will not help strengthen their bond.
Example
What activities can we do to strengthen our teamwork?
Context: "knowledge or argument"
(verb) to make an idea or argument more convincing or solid. When you strengthen an argument, you add reasons or evidence to make it better.
Example
He found new facts to strengthen his side of the debate.
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Without more evidence, her argument won’t strengthen.
Example
How can we strengthen our main points in the presentation?
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