strengthening — the process of making or becoming stronger
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of making or becoming stronger
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother believes that eating spinach every day is the secret to strengthening her superhuman powers.
- The company is strengthening its security after someone hacked into their system using '123456' as the password.
- Regular exercise and proper nutrition are essential for strengthening your immune system.
strengthening
NOUN[/ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/]
the process of making or becoming stronger
the process of making or becoming stronger
When storms are threatening and shadows lengthening, keep strengthening!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'strength', meaning 'power' or 'force', combined with the verbal suffix '-en' (which forms verbs from adjectives and nouns) and the present participle suffix '-ing'. The root 'strength' itself comes from Old English 'strengu', related to 'strong'.
Breakdown
strength (power, force) + -en (verb-forming suffix) + -ing (present participle suffix). The morpheme 'strength' is the nominal base, '-en' converts it to verbal form 'strengthen', and '-ing' creates the gerund or present participle 'strengthening'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother believes that eating spinach every day is the secret to strengthening her superhuman powers.”
“The company is strengthening its security after someone hacked into their system using '123456' as the password.”
“Regular exercise and proper nutrition are essential for strengthening your immune system.”
“The government announced new policies aimed at strengthening international cooperation.”
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