strengthen
/ˈstrɛŋkθən/
verb
- To make something physically stronger or more powerful.
- The coach designed a program to strengthen the team's defense.
- Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscles and bones.
- They used steel beams to strengthen the old building.
- To make something more effective, more resilient, or more likely to succeed.
- The company hired a consultant to strengthen its marketing strategy.
- The new law will strengthen protections for the environment.
- We need to strengthen our relationship by spending more time together.
- To become stronger or more powerful.
- Her resolve strengthened after she heard the inspiring speech.
- The wind began to strengthen as the storm approached.
- The economy is expected to strengthen over the next year.