thickened

"The coach's pep talk confirmed the team's resolve to win the championship. "

"strengthen a muscle"

"The chef thickened the tomato sauce by adding more cornstarch. "

"I am a frequent visitor to that city."

"The honey was very viscous, making it difficult to pour from the jar. "

"The protest song stirred the students to march for their rights. "

"The teacher detailed the steps for solving the math problem. "

"The carpenter built a new wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

"The carpenter chose a thicker piece of wood for the table legs to make them stronger. "

"There is one sterling and here is another"