strengthen
UK /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/ US /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/
verb 5
Definitions
verb
1
To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
strengthen a muscle
strengthen a wall
2
To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten.
Charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him.
my father and mother strengthened me in this my first impression, saying in my presence, I was intended for some great purpose
3
To augment; to improve; to intensify.
4
To reinforce, to add to, to support (someone or something)
strengthen an army
Each half-section of the battery weighs about eight tons, and the two underframes had to be strengthened to take this weight.
5
To substantiate; to corroborate (a belief, argument, etc.)
strengthen the cause
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