weaken
verb (used with object)
has weakened
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present perfectof weaken (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The dollar has weakened nearly 13% against the won since late June, weighing on the company’s profitability, Park notes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
“Buyer traffic has weakened across much of the country, largely because of rising mortgage rates,” Bill Owens, chairman of the NAHB, said in a statement.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Since the 1980s, however, scientists have noticed that this relationship has weakened.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
Opponents believe support for the bill in the Commons has weakened since the last attempt to pass it failed.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The dream has weakened me, leaving my stomach bubbling, twisting, moaning.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
