to become stronger; to make sb/sth stronger:
[V] Her position in the party has strengthened in recent weeks. * Yesterday the pound strengthened against the dollar. * The wind had strengthened overnight. * The fall in unemployment is a sign of a strengthening economy. * [VN] Repairs are necessary to strengthen the bridge. * The exercises are designed to strengthen your stomach muscles. * The move is clearly intended to strengthen the President's position as head of state. * The new manager has strengthened the side by bringing in several younger players. * Their attitude only strengthened his resolve to fight on. * The new evidence will strengthen their case. * The experience of bereavement can strengthen family ties.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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Is strengthen a noun, verb, or something else?
In this entry, strengthen is tagged as verb.
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