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10 Language-to-English DictionariesStrengthen
/ˈstrɛŋ.kθən/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
Derived from Middle English 'strengthenen', originating from Old English 'strengþan', based on 'strengu' meaning strength. Historically, it evolved to encompass both physical reinforcement and abstract intensification of qualities, relationships, or institutions.
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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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