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Strengthened

Verb / ˈstreŋθʌnd / Another word for strengthened — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make something stronger or more powerful

Synonyms & similar words

strengthen beefup reinforced toneup fortify tone weaken fortified reinforced boosted enhanced intensified empowered firmed amplified consolidated deepened braced invigorated upheld supported confirmed validated established

Synonyms by register

Formal

reinforced fortified bolstered consolidated

Informal

beefed up pumped up toughened up

Literary

invigorated hardened tempered

Antonyms

weakened loosened diminished reduced undermined impaired

Common collocations

  • strengthened its position
  • strengthened the economy
  • strengthened the alliance
  • strengthened security
  • strengthened the resolve
  • strengthened muscles
  • strengthened ties

Word family

noun strength
verb strengthen
adjective strong
adverb strongly

Usage note

The past participle 'strengthened' is often used passively to describe something that has been made stronger. It can also be used as an adjective, e.g., 'a strengthened position'.

Example sentences

  1. She strengthened her argument with more evidence.
  2. The exercise helped to strengthen her legs.
  3. He drank a protein shake to strengthen his muscles.
  4. The company needed to be strengthened after the downturn in sales.
  5. The team was strengthened by the addition of a new player.

Quotes

  • Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body. - Seneca
  • Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places. - Ernest Hemingway

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