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strengthening

Pronunciation: [ˈstrɛŋkθənɪŋ]

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

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.

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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.

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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.

Example

What changes are needed for strengthening the current laws?

How to pronounce strengthening

Pronunciation: [ˈstrɛŋkθənɪŋ]

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