strengthen
Translation
to strengthen, to reinforce, to make stronger
Examples
We need to strengthen our team.
We need to strengthen our team.
These exercises will strengthen your muscles.
These exercises will strengthen your muscles.
The argument was strengthened by new evidence.
The argument was strengthened by new evidence.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) stronger. We need to strengthen the economy.
((sb./sth.)) to become stronger. The wind began to strengthen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reinforce, fortify; Antonyms: weaken
Etymology
From 'strength' + the verb-forming suffix '-en', meaning 'to make'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-en' often means 'to make' or 'to become' (e.g., widen, shorten). Think 'to make strong'.