Strengthens Meaning in English

word · lemma: strengthen

US

ˈstɹɛŋθənz

STRENG-thenz

UK

stɹˈɛŋθənz

streng-THENZ

Definition

To make something stronger or more powerful; to increase the effectiveness or intensity of something.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and neutral; usually used for physical, mental, emotional, or abstract things (e.g., "strengthens muscles," "strengthens relationships"). Common in both everyday and academic usage. The subject is usually something that provides improvement.

• Spanish: fortalece
• Portuguese (BR): fortalece
• Portuguese (PT): fortalece
• Chinese (Simplified): 增强
• Chinese (Traditional): 增強
• Hindi: मजबूत करता है
• Arabic: يعزز
• Bengali: মজবুত করে - শক্তিশালী করে
• Russian: укрепляет - усиливает
• Japanese: 強化する - 強める
• Vietnamese: củng cố - tăng cường
• Korean: 강화하다 - 튼튼하게 하다
• Turkish: güçlendirir
• Urdu: مضبوط کرتا ہے
• Indonesian: memperkuat - menguatkan

Example Sentences

Exercise strengthens your heart.

basic

Drinking milk strengthens bones.

basic

Practice strengthens your skills.

basic

A tough experience sometimes strengthens a friendship.

natural

Good communication really strengthens our team.

natural

This policy strengthens the country's economy.

natural