strengthen

A verb used to indicate the act of making something stronger or more powerful, or becoming stronger.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по усилению или увеличению мощи чего-либо, или становления более сильным.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de hacer algo más fuerte, más resistente o más intenso, o de volverse más fuerte. Incluye tanto el sentido físico (reforzar un objeto o una estructura) como el figurado (reforzar una relación, un argumento o la confianza).frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose plus fort, plus résistant ou plus puissant, ou de devenir plus fort.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas stärker, mächtiger oder widerstandsfähiger zu machen oder selbst stärker zu werden.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo ou alguém mais forte, aumentar seu poder, resistência ou intensidade, ou de se tornar mais forte.zh动词，表示使某物变得更强或更有力量，或使某种事物（如能力、地位、效果等）增强或加强。arفعل يدل على جعل الشيء أقوى أو أكثر متانة أو زيادة قوته وسلطته، أو أن يصبح الشخص أو الشيء أقوى مما كان.

1. Make physically stronger B1 formal

   To make something physically stronger or more powerful.

   • Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscles.
   • The workers strengthened the bridge with steel beams.
   • She does yoga to strengthen her back.

   ruУкреплятьesReforzar físicamentefrRendre physiquement plus fortdeStärkenptFortalecerzh加强arتقوية

   Synonyme: bolsterbraceconsolidatefortifyhardenreinforcesteeltoughen

   Antonyme: debilitateenervateenfeeblesapweaken

2. Make more effective or powerful B2 formal

   To make an argument, relationship, or system more effective or powerful.

   • The new evidence strengthened the case against the suspect.
   • They are working to strengthen their partnership with other companies.
   • The government introduced policies to strengthen the economy.

   ruУкрепитьesFortalecerfrRenforcerdeStärkenptFortalecerzh加强arتقوية

   Synonyme: amplifyaugmentbolsterbuttressconsolidateenhancefortifyintensifyreinforcesupport

   Antonyme: impairundermineweaken

3. Become stronger B1 formal

   To become stronger in terms of health, position, or influence.

   • His resolve strengthened after hearing the speech.
   • The wind strengthened as the storm approached.
   • Her confidence strengthened with each success.

   ruУкреплятьсяesHacerse más fuertefrDevenir plus fortdeStärker werdenptFortalecer-sezh变强arتقوّى

   Synonyme: build upconsolidategrowincreaseintensify

   Antonyme: weaken

• strengthened past participle
• strengthened past simple
• strengthening present participle
• strengthens third person singular