strengthen · verb
Meanings and examples
To make something stronger or more effective, or to become so.
The new evidence strengthens the argument for changing the current procedure.
Working on the project together helped strengthen relationships between the two departments.
The builders strengthened the roof before installing the heavier equipment.
Her confidence strengthened as she gained more experience in the role.
Forms
- strengthen base form
- strengthens third-person singular present
- strengthened past tense; past participle
- strengthening present participle