Collocations for "strengthen"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "strengthen" in context.
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strengthen
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- strengthen your [skills, ability, political position, relationship, immune system]
- strengthen and [expand, improve, support, develop, enhance, consolidate]
- strengthen the [economy, community, government]
- strengthen existing [relationships, passwords, programs]
- strengthen national security
- strengthen ties between [the United States] and [the United Kingdom]
- strengthen my [faith, resolve]
- the [hurricane, wind, storm] strengthened
- was strengthened by [hard work, cooperation, training, science]
- was strengthened through [hard work]
'strengthen' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):