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 Definition: [v]  make strong or stronger; "This exercise will strengthen your upper body"; "strenghten the relations between the two countries"
 
 Synonyms: fortify, strengthen
 
 Antonyms: weaken
 
 See Also: alter, batten, batten down, brace, brace up, buttress, change, confirm, reenforce, reinforce, restrengthen, ruggedise, ruggedize, secure, stabilise, stabilize, steady, substantiate, undergird, vitalise, vitalize

 

 

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