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strengthen

[strengk-thuhn, streng-, stren-] / ˈstrɛŋk θən, ˈstrɛŋ-, ˈstrɛn- /
VERB
make more forceful, powerful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bolster build up enhance enlarge establish extend heighten increase intensify invigorate reinforce restore set up step up support sustain toughen
STRONG
add anneal ascend brace buttress confirm corroborate empower fortify harden justify mount multiply regenerate rejuvenate renew rise steel substantiate temper tone wax
WEAK
add fuel to fire make firm sinew tone up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abridge condense curtail decrease destroy diminish halt hinder lessen let down lower reduce shrink slow subtract undermine weaken
STRONG
contradict decline deny descend disprove drop fall kill reject ruin slump soften
WEAK
break down discourage dishearten dissuade hurt
VERB
encourage, hearten
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consolidate invigorate restore toughen uphold
STRONG
animate back bloom brace burgeon cheer embolden enliven flourish flower fortify gird harden inspirit nerve nourish prepare prosper rally ready refresh rejuvenate steel substantiate temper thrive
WEAK
back up bear out brace up carry weight enhearten gather resources give weight
Antonyms
STRONG
discourage dishearten dissuade fail kill languish let go lose neglect ruin shrink shrivel soften weaken
WEAK
break down hurt

Example Sentences

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The strategic review has been carried out to "strengthen financial sustainability and future success" of the university, bosses said.

From BBC

The companies said the results strengthen confidence in the vaccine candidate and that Pfizer is planning submissions to regulatory authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal

The increasingly gloomy inflation outlook helped strengthen the dollar as investors bet the Federal Reserve will hold policy rates higher for longer.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Welsh Labour spokesperson said it had published an Education Workforce Plan - a system-wide programme of action aimed at strengthening and supporting the workforce.

From BBC

She added: "One of the UKBJJA's missions for 2026 is to educate our coaches and strengthen safeguarding practices at all member academies."

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.