strengthen up

verb

To become or make (something) stronger, tougher or more durable.

Meanings

verbstrengthen up (third-person singular simple present strengthens up, present participle strengthening up, simple past and past participle strengthened up)

present singular third person strengthens up · participle present strengthening up · participle past strengthened up · past strengthened up

  1. intransitivetransitiveTo become or make (something) stronger, tougher or more durable.
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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “strengthen up,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/strengthen%20up.

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