Meaning of strengthen in English

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Verb
strengthen
Definitions
1. make strong or stronger
Examples
- « This exercise will strengthen your upper body »
- « strenghten the relations between the two countries »
Antonyms
- weaken
Derived terms
2. gain strength
Examples
- « His body strengthened »
Antonyms
- weaken
Derived terms
- strengthening
3. give a healthy elasticity to
Examples
- « Let's tone our muscles »
Derived terms

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