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strengthen

Pronunciation: [strɛŋθən]

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Learn how to use strengthen in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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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.

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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.

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They worked on communication to strengthen their friendship.

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Ignoring each other will not help strengthen their bond.

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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?

How to pronounce strengthen

Pronunciation: [strɛŋθən]

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