strengthened

Describes something that has been made stronger or more powerful.

ruОписывает то, что было сделано более сильным или мощным.esDescribe algo que ha sido hecho más fuerte, resistente o poderoso; también puede referirse a algo que ha recibido apoyo o refuerzo.frQui a été rendu plus fort, plus résistant ou plus puissant, notamment par un effort, un renfort ou une consolidation.deBeschreibt etwas, das stärker oder kraftvoller gemacht wurde, oft durch gezielte Maßnahmen oder Einwirkung.ptDescreve aquilo que foi tornado mais forte ou mais poderoso. Pode indicar reforço físico, aumento de resistência ou consolidação de algo abstrato.zh形容某物被使变得更强壮、更牢固、更有效或更有力。arيصف شيئًا جُعل أقوى أو أكثر متانة أو صلابة، أو صار كذلك.

1. Made stronger B1 formal

   Having been made physically stronger or more powerful.

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

   ruУкреплённыйesfortalecidofrrenforcédeGestärktptFortalecidozh加强的arمُقَوّى

   同义词: consolidatedfortifiedhardenedreinforcedtoughened

   反义词: weakened

2. Reinforced or fortified B2 formal

   Having been made more effective, resilient, or secure.

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

   ruУкреплённыйesreforzado o fortificadofrRenforcé, fortifiédeGestärktptReforçadozh加强的arمُعَزَّز

   同义词: augmentedconsolidatedenhancedfortifiedhardenedreinforcedtoughened

   反义词: debilitatedweakened

• more strengthened comparative form
• most strengthened superlative form

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

   同义词: bolsterbraceconsolidatefortifyhardenreinforcesteeltoughen

   反义词: 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

   同义词: amplifyaugmentbolsterbuttressconsolidateenhancefortifyintensifyreinforcesupport

   反义词: 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

   同义词: build upconsolidategrowincreaseintensify

   反义词: weaken

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