strengthen
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
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Contemporary Examples of strengthen
“Liberia is still working very hard to strengthen their health-care system,” says McDaniel.
Fans of the drink believe that it can boost qi, improve circulation, cure arthritis, and strengthen the body in general.
They have long since been touted as medicinal fungi, boasting the ability to strengthen the immune system and lower cholesterol.
We are all they have, and if we give up hope, we will only strengthen the monsters that did this.
Opt for salmon, which has lots of omega-3 fatty acids that strengthen brainpower.
Historical Examples of strengthen
That a lady should marry to increase her consequence and strengthen her connexions.
Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
Your quarrel with Lovelace, if it continue, will strengthen my hands.
Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
How else could I strengthen her in the battle against our own impulses?
City of Endless NightMilo Hastings
You shall be true to the illusion—we shall be true to it—I will help you in it, strengthen you in it!
The Mystery of Murray DavenportRobert Neilson Stephens
Will this new disgrace serve to strengthen the Administration?
Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863Adam Gurowski