Definitions for strengthens

strengthens strength·en

Spelling: [strengk-thuh n, streng-, stren-]
IPA: /ˈstrɛŋk θən, ˈstrɛŋ-, ˈstrɛn-/

Strengthens is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 348 anagrams from letters in strengthens (eeghnnrsstt).

Definitions for strengthens

verb (used with object)

  1. to make stronger; give strength to.
  2. Phonetics. to change (a speech sound) to an articulation requiring more effort, as from fricative to stop or nongeminate to geminate.
  3. to make stronger; give strength to.
  4. Phonetics. to change (a speech sound) to an articulation requiring more effort, as from fricative to stop or nongeminate to geminate.

verb (used without object)

  1. to gain strength; grow stronger.
  2. to gain strength; grow stronger.

Origin of strengthens

First recorded in 1250-1300, strengthen is from the Middle English word strengthnen. See strength, -en1

Examples for strengthens

Opt for salmon, which has lots of omega-3 fatty acids that strengthen brainpower.

“Liberia is still working very hard to strengthen their health-care system,” says McDaniel.

That a lady should marry to increase her consequence and strengthen her connexions.

They have long since been touted as medicinal fungi, boasting the ability to strengthen the immune system and lower cholesterol.

You shall be true to the illusion—we shall be true to it—I will help you in it, strengthen you in it!

How else could I strengthen her in the battle against our own impulses?

Fans of the drink believe that it can boost qi, improve circulation, cure arthritis, and strengthen the body in general.

Will this new disgrace serve to strengthen the Administration?

Your quarrel with Lovelace, if it continue, will strengthen my hands.

We are all they have, and if we give up hope, we will only strengthen the monsters that did this.

That's what strengthens the GOP primary process, and by extension, offers the American people better presidential candidates.

I'm sure it strengthens some relationships and is a source of joy to many.

He that wrestles  with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill.

This is the hope that strengthens and sustains him in his effort.

Mahvash and Fariba sometimes hear of this support, and it strengthens them.

It is a fine thing to quote this as a testimony that strengthens our faith in humanity.

There was really only one good reason to maintain the embargo: Trade with Cuba strengthens the Castros.

Far-right Marine Le Pen strengthens her position in national politics.

The perception of the beautiful grows and strengthens in me.

It not only strengthens the muscles but the nature of a man.

Word Value for strengthens
Scrable

15

Words with friends

17

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