strengthen
(verb)
verb
1. make strong or stronger
- This exercise will strengthen your upper body
- strengthen the relations between the two countries
Similar word(s): fortify
Definition categories: change, alter, modify
2. gain strength
- His body strengthened
Definition categories: change
3. give a healthy elasticity to
Similar word(s): tone
Definition categories: body, exercise
Sentences with strengthen as a verb:
- to strengthen a limb, a bridge, an army; to strengthen an obligation; to strengthen authority