strengthen

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose plus fort, plus résistant ou plus puissant, ou de devenir plus fort.

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.

   Rendre physiquement plus fort

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

   Synonymesbolsterbraceconsolidatefortifyhardenreinforcesteeltoughen

   Antonymesdebilitateenervateenfeeblesapweaken

2. Make more effective or powerfulB2formal

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

   Renforcer

   • 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.

   Synonymesamplifyaugmentbolsterbuttressconsolidateenhancefortifyintensifyreinforcesupport

   Antonymesimpairundermineweaken

3. B1formal

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

   Devenir plus fort

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

   Synonymesbuild upconsolidategrowincreaseintensify

   Antonymesweaken