strengthened

• Descreve aquilo que foi tornado mais forte ou mais poderoso. Pode indicar reforço físico, aumento de resistência ou consolidação de algo abstrato.

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.

   Sinônimosconsolidatedfortifiedhardenedreinforcedtoughened

   Antônimosweakened

2. Reinforced or fortifiedB2formal

   Having been made more effective, resilient, or secure.

   Reforçado

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

   Sinônimosaugmentedconsolidatedenhancedfortifiedhardenedreinforcedtoughened

   Antônimosdebilitatedweakened

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo ou alguém mais forte, aumentar seu poder, resistência ou intensidade, ou de se tornar mais forte.

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.

   Fortalecer

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

   Sinônimosbolsterbraceconsolidatefortifyhardenreinforcesteeltoughen

   Antônimosdebilitateenervateenfeeblesapweaken

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.

   Sinônimosamplifyaugmentbolsterbuttressconsolidateenhancefortifyintensifyreinforcesupport

   Antônimosimpairundermineweaken

3. B1formal

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

   Fortalecer-se

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

   Sinônimosbuild upconsolidategrowincreaseintensify

   Antônimosweaken