strengthened

streng·thened
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/ˈstɹɛŋθənd/[ˈstɹeɪŋ(k)θənd]

A form of strengthen — To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

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reinforcedstrong
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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of strengthen

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectivegiven added strength or support

Similar
reinforcedstrong
Also see
reinforced

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Cite this entry
APA

strengthened. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/strengthened

MLA

“strengthened.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/strengthened. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “strengthened,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/strengthened.

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