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10 Language-to-English DictionariesStrengthen
/ˈstrɛŋθən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To make or become stronger.
"Regular exercise can strengthen your muscles." - 2
To enhance or improve the effectiveness of something.
"The new policy aims to strengthen community ties."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'strengthen' originates from the Old English 'strength', which comes from the Proto-Germanic '*strangwaz', meaning 'strong'. The suffix '-en' indicates the action of making something strong, evolving through Middle English before solidifying in modern usage.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Strengthen" is said worldwide
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Renforcer
Transliteration: ʁɑ̃fɔʁse
"L'exercice régulier peut renforcer vos muscles."
Stärken
Transliteration: ʃtɛʁkən
"Regelmäßige Bewegung kann Ihre Muskeln stärken."
Rafforzare
Transliteration: raf.forˈtsa.re
"L'esercizio regolare può rafforzare i muscoli."
Fortalecer
Transliteration: foɾtaleˈθeɾ
"El ejercicio regular puede fortalecer tus músculos."
Fortalecer
Transliteration: foʁtaliˈseʁ
"O exercício regular pode fortalecer seus músculos."
मजबूत करना
Transliteration: Majboot karna
"नियमित व्यायाम मांसपेशियों को मजबूत कर सकता है।"
增强
Transliteration: zēngqiáng
"定期锻炼可以增强你的肌肉。"
강화하다
Transliteration: ganghwa-hada
"규칙적인 운동은 근육을 강화할 수 있습니다."
強化する
Transliteration: kyōka suru
"定期的な運動は筋肉を強化することができます。"
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