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strengthens

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈstɹɛŋθənz// UK //stɹˈɛŋθənz// strength·ens

v. to make something stronger or more powerful. You use this when talking about physical muscles, a person's health, or even an argument.

v. to make or become stronger, more resilient, or more effective. Third-person singular present form of 'strengthen'; functions as a transitive or intransitive verb.


SIMPLE

Regular exercise strengthens your heart and muscles.

CONTEXTUAL

The new evidence strengthens the lawyer's case and makes a conviction much more likely.

COMPLEX

While the central bank's decision to raise interest rates strengthens the national currency, it simultaneously increases the cost of borrowing for small businesses across the country.

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Often used with abstract nouns like 'resolve', 'ties', or 'position'.

Pitfall

This exercise strongs your backThis exercise strengthens your backLearners sometimes incorrectly use the adjective 'strong' as a verb instead of the correct verb form 'strengthen'.

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