strengthen
Americanverb
Other Word Forms
- overstrengthen verb
- prestrengthen verb (used with object)
- restrengthen verb
- strengthener noun
- strengtheningly adverb
- unstrengthened adjective
- unstrengthening adjective
Etymology
Origin of strengthen
First recorded in 1250–1300, strengthen is from the Middle English word strengthnen. See strength, -en 1
Example Sentences
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"In addition, we've struck a deal on medicine pricing that puts patients first and strengthens our life sciences sector, all without taking essential funding from our frontline services."
From BBC
The draft law does not legislate for a ban on Senedd politicians lying more generally, after a committee recommended that the existing regime of investigations by a parliamentary standards commissioner be strengthened instead.
From BBC
Paramount Skydance will try to get several representatives elected to the WBD board at the annual meeting as shareholders to strengthen its position.
From Barron's
“Ultimately, by accepting membership in the Returning Member category, Brooks is making the decision to return to the PGA Tour now—something our fans want, and something that strengthens both the game and our organization.”
The euro strengthened significantly against the dollar in 2025, and further gains would lower prices of imported goods and services, including energy.
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