strengthen (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈstrɛŋθən/
Definition
To make something stronger or more powerful.
Examples
Regular exercise can help to strengthen your bones.
The company aims to strengthen its market position by acquiring smaller competitors.
Diplomatic efforts are underway to strengthen ties between the two nations.
How to Use strengthen
- strengthen something (collocation)
- To make a thing, idea, or quality more powerful or effective. — "We need to strengthen our commitment to environmental protection."
- strengthen ties (collocation)
- To improve the relationship between two groups or countries. — "The summit was an opportunity to strengthen ties between the two allies."
- strengthen defenses (collocation)
- To make military or security measures more robust. — "The border patrol was ordered to strengthen defenses along the frontier."
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