strengthen — to make or become stronger
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make or become stronger
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstreŋθən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother strengthens her tea with three sugar cubes - now it can probably lift weights!
- Regular reading strengthens your vocabulary.
- The new policy will strengthen our company's position in the market.
strengthen
VERB[/ˈstreŋθən/]
to make or become stronger
The worker strengthens the bridge with new support beams.
Don't let the peak frighten - climb to strengthen and lengthen!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'strengþu' (strength) combined with the verb-forming suffix '-en'. The root relates to Proto-Germanic 'stranguz' meaning rigid or stiff.
Breakdown
strength (noun, from Old English strengþu) + -en (verb suffix meaning 'to make or become') = strengthen (to make or become stronger)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother strengthens her tea with three sugar cubes - now it can probably lift weights!”
“Regular reading strengthens your vocabulary.”
“The new policy will strengthen our company's position in the market.”
“He strengthened his argument with solid evidence.”
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