Ingles

strengthen

gb/stɹˈɛŋθən/ us/stɹˈɛŋθən/
B1 Ingles
~ 2900
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa B1 action
1

Make something stronger

To make something stronger or better.

Padron ng paggamit: to strengthen [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'strengthen' with 'strong'. 'Strong' is an adjective describing something, while 'strengthen' is a verb meaning to make something strong.
Mga kasingkahulugan
fortify (Often used for physical structures or defenses; slightly more formal.) | reinforce (Suggests adding support to something already existing.)
Mga kasalungat
weaken (Means to make less strong or less effective.)
Mga kolokasyon
strengthen muscles |strengthen relationships |strengthen the economy |strengthen security |strengthen resolve
Mga tema
daily life |business |health |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • Regular exercise can strengthen your heart.
  • The government introduced new measures to strengthen the economy.
  • This training program will strengthen your leadership skills.
  • They worked together to strengthen their friendship.
  • Vitamin C may help strengthen the immune system.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Exercise will strengthen your body.
  • Good food can strengthen your health.
  • We want to strengthen our team.
  • The teacher will strengthen our skills.
  • Strong walls can strengthen the house.
Pandiwa B1 action
2

Become stronger

To get stronger or better.

Padron ng paggamit: [something] strengthens
Mga kasingkahulugan
improve (More general; not limited to strength.) | intensify (Suggests becoming stronger in force or degree, often quickly.)
Mga kasalungat
weaken (Means to lose strength or power.)
Mga kolokasyon
muscles strengthen |relationship strengthens |economy strengthens
Mga tema
daily life |health |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • Her legs strengthened after months of therapy.
  • The company's position in the market has strengthened.
  • Friendship strengthens over time when nurtured.
  • The wind strengthened as the storm approached.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • My arm strengthened after exercise.
  • Our friendship strengthened last year.
  • The wind strengthened in the afternoon.
  • The team strengthened after training.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
strengthen
IPA
GB/stɹˈɛŋθən/
US/stɹˈɛŋθən/
Mga pantig at diin
strengthen (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (strengthen)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
  • Base: strengthen
  • 3rd Person Singular: strengthens
  • Present Participle: strengthening
  • Past: strengthened
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
strengthens verb strengthening verb strengthened verb
Core family
strength noun A2 strong adjective A1 strongly adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
weaken verb B1 weak adjective A2 weakness noun A2 weakly adverb B2
Mga ekspresyon

strengthen one's hand

1
/stɹˈɛŋθən wˈʌnz hˈænd/
idiom

Increase someone's advantage

To give someone more power or control in a situation.

Mga Halimbawa
  • Winning the court case will strengthen her hand in negotiations.
  • The new evidence strengthened the prosecutor's hand.

strengthen ties

1
/stɹˈɛŋθən tˈaɪz/
fixed phrase

Improve a relationship or connection

To make a relationship better and closer.

Mga Halimbawa
  • The two countries agreed to strengthen ties in trade and security.
  • Community events can help strengthen ties between neighbors.

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