strengthening
Pronunciation: [ˈstrɛŋkθənɪŋ]
Word
Context: "physical change"
(verb) to make something stronger or to increase its power. This can be used for muscles, materials, or ideas. Like when you exercise to strengthen your body.
Example
She is strengthening her muscles by lifting weights regularly.
Example
His lack of practice is not strengthening his skills in soccer.
Example
What activities can help in strengthening your brain?
Context: "emotional support"
(verb) to make a feeling, relationship, or bond between people stronger. It’s like when friends support each other, making their friendship even better.
Example
They are strengthening their friendship by spending more time together.
Example
Ignoring each other is not strengthening their relationship.
Example
How can we start strengthening our team’s spirit?
Context: "legislation"
(verb) to improve rules or laws so they have a stronger effect. This means making sure that rules are followed better.
Example
The new law is aimed at strengthening community safety.
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The old regulations were not strengthening our efforts to protect the environment.
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What changes are needed for strengthening the current laws?
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