Strengthen

/ˈstrɛŋkθən/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to make or become stronger.

The new policy aims to strengthen the economy by creating more jobs.

to enhance or reinforce something.

The therapist provided exercises to help strengthen her patient's core muscles.

to make more potent or intense.

They decided to strengthen their argument with additional evidence.

to encourage or support someone in a positive way.

Community programs are designed to strengthen relationships among neighbors.

to fortify or bolster a physical structure.

The engineers conducted tests to strengthen the bridge's foundation.

Middle English strengen, from Old English strencgan, meaning 'to make strong'

strengthen ties

to improve relationships or connections between groups or individuals

strengthen one's resolve

to make oneself more determined in a decision or belief

strengthen the case

to provide additional evidence or arguments to support a claim

strength

the quality or state of being strong; physical power or capacity

strengthening

the process of making something stronger

beef up

We need to beef up our security measures.

jack up

They jacked up their prices to maximize profits.