strengthen
[ strengk-thuhn, streng-, stren- ]
/ ˈstrɛŋk θən, ˈstrɛŋ-, ˈstrɛn- /
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verb (used with object)
to make stronger; give strength to.
Phonetics. to change (a speech sound) to an articulation requiring more effort, as from fricative to stop or nongeminate to geminate.
verb (used without object)
to gain strength; grow stronger.
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British Dictionary definitions for strengthen
strengthen
/ (ˈstrɛŋθən) /
verb
to make or become stronger
Derived forms of strengthen
strengthener, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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