Meaning of strengthened in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    strengthened

    Definitions

    1. given added strength or support

    Examples

    • « reinforced concrete contains steel bars or metal netting »

    Synonyms

Famous quotes

  • « To penetrate and dissipate these clouds of darkness, the general mind must be strengthened by education. »
    Thomas Jefferson
  • « Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. »
    Helen Keller
  • « Scientific progress makes moral progress a necessity for if man's power is increased, the checks that restrain him from abusing it must be strengthened. »
    Madame de Stael
  • « Including myself, the majority of the Korean people believe in this staunch alliance between Korea and the United States and all of us hope that our traditional alliance will be further strengthened in the future. »
    Lee Myung-bak
  • « Courage is very important. Like a muscle, it is strengthened by use. »
    Ruth Gordon

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