strengthening

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas stärker, mächtiger oder widerstandsfähiger zu machen; auch das Ergebnis dieses Vorgangs.

A noun referring to the process or act of making something stronger, more powerful, or more resilient.

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1. Process of making strongerB2formal

   The act or process of making something physically stronger or more powerful.

   Stärkung

   • The strengthening of the bridge took several months.
   • Regular exercise leads to the strengthening of muscles.
   • The strengthening of the economy is a top priority.

   Synonymeaugmentationbuildupconsolidationfortificationhardeningintensificationreinforcement

   Antonymedebilitatingenfeeblingweakening

2. Reinforcement of a systemB2formal

   The process of making a system, relationship, or structure more robust or resilient.

   Stärkung

   • The strengthening of diplomatic ties improved trade relations.
   • The strengthening of security measures prevented further breaches.
   • The strengthening of the team's morale was evident after the victory.

   Synonymeconsolidationenhancementfortificationhardeningreinforcement

   Antonymesabotageweakening

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas stärker, mächtiger oder widerstandsfähiger zu machen oder selbst stärker zu werden.

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

1. Make physically strongerB1formal

   To make something physically stronger or more powerful.

   Stärken

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

   Synonymebolsterbraceconsolidatefortifyhardenreinforcesteeltoughen

   Antonymedebilitateenervateenfeeblesapweaken

2. Make more effective or powerfulB2formal

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

   Stärken

   • 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.

   Synonymeamplifyaugmentbolsterbuttressconsolidateenhancefortifyintensifyreinforcesupport

   Antonymeimpairundermineweaken

3. B1formal

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

   Stärker werden

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

   Synonymebuild upconsolidategrowincreaseintensify

   Antonymeweaken