strengthened

• Describe algo que ha sido hecho más fuerte, resistente o poderoso; también puede referirse a algo que ha recibido apoyo o refuerzo.

Describes something that has been made stronger or more powerful.

1. Made strongerB1formal

   Having been made physically stronger or more powerful.

   fortalecido

   • The strengthened bridge can now support heavy trucks.
   • His strengthened muscles allowed him to lift more weight.
   • The walls were strengthened with steel beams.

   Sinónimosconsolidatedfortifiedhardenedreinforcedtoughened

   Antónimosweakened

2. Reinforced or fortifiedB2formal

   Having been made more effective, resilient, or secure.

   reforzado o fortificado

   • The company implemented strengthened security measures.
   • Their relationship was strengthened after the crisis.
   • The government introduced strengthened regulations for data protection.

   Sinónimosaugmentedconsolidatedenhancedfortifiedhardenedreinforcedtoughened

   Antónimosdebilitatedweakened

• Verbo 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).

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.

   Reforzar físicamente

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

   Sinónimosbolsterbraceconsolidatefortifyhardenreinforcesteeltoughen

   Antónimosdebilitateenervateenfeeblesapweaken

2. Make more effective or powerfulB2formal

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

   Fortalecer

   • 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.

   Sinónimosamplifyaugmentbolsterbuttressconsolidateenhancefortifyintensifyreinforcesupport

   Antónimosimpairundermineweaken

3. B1formal

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

   Hacerse más fuerte

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

   Sinónimosbuild upconsolidategrowincreaseintensify

   Antónimosweaken