CEFR B1

strengthened

verb

Meaning

Made stronger, more powerful, or more effective.

Examples

The new evidence strengthened the case against the suspect.
Regular exercise strengthened her heart and lungs.

Synonyms: bolstered, reinforced, fortified

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strengthened (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈstrɛŋθənd/

Definition

Made stronger, more powerful, or more effective.

Examples

The new evidence strengthened the case against the suspect.
Regular exercise strengthened her heart and lungs.
The company's financial position was strengthened by the recent investment.

How to Use strengthened

strengthen something (collocation): To make a thing, idea, or relationship more powerful or effective. — "She worked to strengthen her argument with new data."
strengthened by (prepositional phrase): Having become more powerful or effective due to something else. — "The team felt strengthened by the support of their fans."

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