strengthen
verb (used with object)
to make stronger; give strength to.
strengthening
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present participleof strengthen.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The pathway identified in the new study may offer another strategy: strengthening a natural process the body already uses to bring inflammation under control.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
Robust external demand likely continued to support industrial production, with growth strengthening to 4.9% from a year earlier, ING said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Beijing said on Friday it was "ready to work with India... by strengthening communication, enhancing cooperation, and properly handling differences".
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
These readings suggest that monetary conditions remain accommodative despite the rise in nominal yields, strengthening the case for further BoJ rate hikes.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
Because there was no snow, we pulled a four-wheeler with three sixteen-dog teams, strengthening them and training leaders, Corky watching from the windows as we ripped out of the kennel and into the trail system.
From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen
