strengthen
Translation
to strengthen, to reinforce, to fortify
Examples
Exercise can strengthen your muscles.
Exercise can strengthen your muscles.
We need to strengthen our relationship.
We need to strengthen our relationship.
The new law will strengthen the economy.
The new law will strengthen the economy.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) stronger Exercise can strengthen your muscles.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reinforce, fortify; Antonyms: weaken
Etymology
From the noun 'strength' plus the verbal suffix '-en', meaning 'to make'. So, 'to make strong'.
Memory Tips
Think of adding 'strength' to something. The '-en' suffix often turns nouns or adjectives into verbs (e.g., wide -> widen).