STRENGTHEN


Meaning of STRENGTHEN in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' stre ŋ (k)-th ə n, ' stren(t)-

Function: verb

Inflected Form: strength · ened ; strength · en · ing \ ' stre ŋ (k)th-ni ŋ , ' stren(t)th-; ' stre ŋ (k)-th ə -, ' stren(t)- \

Date: 15th century

transitive verb : to make stronger

intransitive verb : to become stronger

– strength · en · er \ ' stre ŋ (k)th-n ə r, ' stren(t)th-; ' stre ŋ (k)-th ə -, ' stren(t)- \ noun

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