strengthen

/ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/

verb

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

Examples :

"strengthen a muscle"

verb

To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten.

Examples :

"The coach's words strengthened the team's morale after their loss. "

moral mind character human soul essential

verb

To augment; to improve; to intensify.

Examples :

"Practicing math problems regularly will strengthen her understanding of the subject. "

ability process action essential

verb

To grow strong or stronger.

Examples :

"The exercise program helped her to strengthen her muscles. "

ability physiology action process essential

Meanings

Examples :

"strengthen a muscle"

Examples :

"The coach's words strengthened the team's morale after their loss. "

Examples :

"Practicing math problems regularly will strengthen her understanding of the subject. "

Examples :

"The exercise program helped her to strengthen her muscles. "

Related Words

encourage verb

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

intensify verb

To render more intense

regularly adverb

With constant frequency or pattern.

strength noun

The quality or degree of being strong.

fortify verb

To increase the defenses of; to strengthen and secure by military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces.

stronger adjective

Capable of producing great physical force.

increase noun

An amount by which a quantity is increased.

problems noun

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

practicing noun

The act of one who practices.

understanding verb

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

strengthened verb

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

exercise noun

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.