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Meaning of "strengthen" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STRENGTHEN

strengthen  [ˈstrɛŋθən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STRENGTHEN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Strengthen is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb strengthen in English.

WHAT DOES STRENGTHEN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of strengthen in the English dictionary

The definition of strengthen in the dictionary is to make or become stronger.


CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO STRENGTHEN

PRESENT

Present
I strengthen
you strengthen
he/she/it strengthens
we strengthen
you strengthen
they strengthen
Present continuous
I am strengthening
you are strengthening
he/she/it is strengthening
we are strengthening
you are strengthening
they are strengthening
Present perfect
I have strengthened
you have strengthened
he/she/it has strengthened
we have strengthened
you have strengthened
they have strengthened
Present perfect continuous
I have been strengthening
you have been strengthening
he/she/it has been strengthening
we have been strengthening
you have been strengthening
they have been strengthening
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I strengthened
you strengthened
he/she/it strengthened
we strengthened
you strengthened
they strengthened
Past continuous
I was strengthening
you were strengthening
he/she/it was strengthening
we were strengthening
you were strengthening
they were strengthening
Past perfect
I had strengthened
you had strengthened
he/she/it had strengthened
we had strengthened
you had strengthened
they had strengthened
Past perfect continuous
I had been strengthening
you had been strengthening
he/she/it had been strengthening
we had been strengthening
you had been strengthening
they had been strengthening
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will strengthen
you will strengthen
he/she/it will strengthen
we will strengthen
you will strengthen
they will strengthen
Future continuous
I will be strengthening
you will be strengthening
he/she/it will be strengthening
we will be strengthening
you will be strengthening
they will be strengthening
Future perfect
I will have strengthened
you will have strengthened
he/she/it will have strengthened
we will have strengthened
you will have strengthened
they will have strengthened
Future perfect continuous
I will have been strengthening
you will have been strengthening
he/she/it will have been strengthening
we will have been strengthening
you will have been strengthening
they will have been strengthening
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would strengthen
you would strengthen
he/she/it would strengthen
we would strengthen
you would strengthen
they would strengthen
Conditional continuous
I would be strengthening
you would be strengthening
he/she/it would be strengthening
we would be strengthening
you would be strengthening
they would be strengthening
Conditional perfect
I would have strengthen
you would have strengthen
he/she/it would have strengthen
we would have strengthen
you would have strengthen
they would have strengthen
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been strengthening
you would have been strengthening
he/she/it would have been strengthening
we would have been strengthening
you would have been strengthening
they would have been strengthening
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you strengthen
we let´s strengthen
you strengthen
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to strengthen
Past participle
strengthened
Present Participle
strengthening
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STRENGTHEN


agnathan
æɡˈneɪθən
autochthon
ɔːˈtɒkθən
Brython
ˈbrɪθən
earthen
ˈɜːθən
Elizabethan
ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən
Jonathan
ˈdʒɒnəθən
lathen
ˈlɑːθən
lengthen
ˈlɛŋkθən
leviathan
lɪˈvaɪəθən
luthern
ˈluːθən
marathon
ˈmærəθən
Melanchthon
məˈlæŋkθən
Nathan
ˈneɪθən
overlengthen
ˌəʊvəˈlɛŋθən
Phaethon
ˈfeɪəθən
python
ˈpaɪθən
restrengthen
ˌriːˈstrɛŋθən
sithen
ˈsɪθən
talkathon
ˈtɔːkəθən
ultramarathon
ˈʌltrəˌmærəθən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STRENGTHEN

streetwalking
streetward
streetwear
streetwise
streety
Streicher
Streisand
strelitz
strelitzia
strength
strengthener
strengthening
strengthful
strengthless
strenuity
strenuosity
strenuous
strenuously
strenuousness
strep

WORDS THAT END LIKE STRENGTHEN

Beuthen
burthen
Carmarthen
disburthen
eothen
heathen
now then
overburthen
smoothen
the heathen
then
there and then
unburthen
wreathen
writhen
wrythen
youthen

Synonyms and antonyms of strengthen in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «STRENGTHEN»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «strengthen» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of strengthen

Translation of «strengthen» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STRENGTHEN

Find out the translation of strengthen to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of strengthen from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «strengthen» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

加强
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fortalecer
570 millions of speakers

English

strengthen
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

को मजबूत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يُقَوِي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

усиливать(ся)
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fortalecer
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শক্তিশালী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

renforcer
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menguatkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

stärken
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

強くする
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

강화하다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nguatake
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tăng cường
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வலுப்படுத்த
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मजबूत करणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

güçlendirmek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rafforzare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wzmocnić
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зміцнювати
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

a întări
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ενισχύω
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

versterk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förstärka
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

styrke
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of strengthen

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STRENGTHEN»

The term «strengthen» is very widely used and occupies the 12.371 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STRENGTHEN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about strengthen

EXAMPLES

10 QUOTES WITH «STRENGTHEN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word strengthen.
1
Gerard Arpey
The executive moves we are announcing today will strengthen American for the long-term future and reflect well on the depth of the Company's management team.
2
Raymond Arroyo
Whether via social media or in person, building your relationships is a long-term process, and the ultimate goal is to strengthen your network one person at a time.
3
John Ashcroft
We need to strengthen our analytic capacity in Washington, we need to centralize the anti-terrorism effort.
4
Vidya Balan
I work out at home. I don't have a gym, but I use light weights. I do calisthenics, which is basically using your own body weight, like you do in yoga, to strengthen your core. I also do a bit of cardio.
5
Melissa Bean
As part of my efforts to fight identity theft, I worked with my colleagues on the Financial Services Committee to strengthen consumer protection with a reasonable notification requirement.
6
David A. Bednar
Nothing about the priesthood is self-centered. The priesthood always is used to serve, to bless, and to strengthen other people.
7
Katrina Bowden
I'm a big fan of spinning and yoga. To strengthen my core, kick-boxing is really effective. The resistance tones everything, and it's a great stress reliever.
8
Robert Brady
Girls Incorporated of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey continues to advance their cause and to strengthen their community by aspiring to open a Girl's Center for Philadelphia.
9
Aristide Briand
This means that the search for a formula of European cooperation in connection with the League of Nations, far from weakening the authority of this latter must and can only tend to strengthen it, for it is closely connected with its aims.
10
Conrad Burns
Knowledge is power. Most of us agree that something has to be done to strengthen Social Security, and I believe it's irresponsible to arbitrarily dismiss any idea, Republican nor Democrat, without giving it a hard look.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STRENGTHEN»

Discover the use of strengthen in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to strengthen and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Content Strategy at Work: Real-world Stories to Strengthen ...
Outlines the principles of content strategy, including case studies of Johns Hopkins Medicine, MINI, and Icebreaker.
Margot Bloomstein, 2012
2
Using the Internet to Strengthen Curriculum
Offers examples and strategies to help teachers incorporate the World Wide Web into their classrooms and encourage students to tap into this resource.
Larry Lewin, 2001
3
200 Projects to Strengthen Your Art Skills
Packed with challenging tutorials, practical projects, and tips from professional artists, this book helps you discover different approaches to art and learn how to develop your own style.
Valerie Colston, 2008
4
Border security actions needed to strengthen management of ...
posts overseas. To assess DHS operations in Saudi Arabia, we reviewed documentation on and observed visa operations at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh and the U.S. Consulate in Jeddah. In Saudi Arabia and Washington, D.C., we ...
5
Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) Needs to ...
This audit answers the question: Did VETS' TAP have effective management controls to ensure it provided employment assistance to vets? Charts and tables. A print on demand pub.
Elliot P. Lewis, 2011
6
Working Together : How Workplace Bonds Strengthen a Diverse ...
Here, problems are solved, progress is made, and rifts are mended because they need to be - because the work has to get done. And it has to get done among increasingly diverse groups of co-workers.
Cynthia Estlund Professor of Law Columbia University, 2003
7
Strengthen Your Heart
Over 6,000,000 copies of this book were sold in the old Soviet Union. Diseases of the cardiovascular system are now the most widespread in the world. This book tells of the symptoms, treatment and prevention of these diseases.
V. Zelenin, 1999
8
Character: How to Strengthen It
It is the mastery of self at its highest expression. This guide shows how to mold your character to best effect.
D. Starke, 2008
9
Strengthen Yourself in the Lord: How to Release the Hidden ...
Today's believer is faced with situations unknown fifty, thirty, even twenty years ago. To stand in victory and enter our hour of promotion is to learn how to Strengthen Yourself in the Lord.
Bill Johnson, 2007
10
Four Pillars to Strengthen Your Faith
We must only know His love, be obedient to His Word, confess and believe in His power, and let faith with patience work in our favor. Four Pillars to Strengthen Your Faith is not a "name it claim it," "blab it grab it" book on faith.
Mark Verschueren, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STRENGTHEN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term strengthen is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Brazil Hopes to Strengthen Trade Relations With Russia
According to Brazil's Minister of Agriculture, country wants its trade relations with Russia to strengthen and continue past the end of the Moscow-imposed ban on ... «Sputnik International, Jul 15»
2
India's ties with Liberia to strengthen: President Pranab Mukherjee
NEW DELHI: President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said India's ties with the western African nation of Liberia will "continue to strengthen" in the coming ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
3
Africa Wants to Strengthen Security, Economic Ties with US
He said Africa is looking for ways to strengthen economic ties with the United States in the form of investment and technology transfer, particularly with the ... «Voice of America, Jul 15»
4
Angola and Argentina Strengthen Aquaculture, Fisheries Cooperation
ANGOLA and ARGENTINA - Angola is working with Argentina to strengthen its cooperation in the fisheries and aquaculture industries and to improve trade. «TheFishSite.com, Jul 15»
5
Pak Lah: Bury the hatchet, strengthen racial ties
​PUTRAJAYA: Former prime minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, hopes that all parties bury the hatchet to strengthen relationship among the races in the ... «The Star Online, Jul 15»
6
World Bank, IMF launch initiative to help strengthen Caribbean tax …
WASHINGTON, (CMC) – The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be launching a new initiative to help developing countries, including ... «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
7
Britain, Canada to strengthen cooperation on nuclear energy
LONDON, June 29 Britain and Canada signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to strengthen ties between the two countries' nuclear energy ... «Reuters, Jun 15»
8
Manchester United transfer news: Red Devils 'looking to strengthen
Ryan Giggs has revealed that Manchester United are looking to strengthen in all areas in the summer transfer window. The Welshman is the assistant to Red ... «International Business Times UK, Jun 15»
9
Standard Chartered CEO Plans to Strengthen Bank's Financial …
Standard Chartered must “streamline our business; strengthen our financial position; and reorient the bank for better returns on our capital,” Mr. Winters said. «Wall Street Journal, Jun 15»
10
China, Pakistan pledge to strengthen military cooperation
Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission Fan Changlong (R) meets with Pakistan Air Force Chief Marshal Sohail Aman in Beijing, capital of China, ... «Xinhua, Jun 15»

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