"strengthen" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

causes: strengthen - gain strength

is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
subtypes:
- vitalise, vitalize - make more lively or vigorous
- ruggedise, ruggedize - produce in a version designed to withstand rough usage
- substantiate - solidify, firm, or strengthen
- restrengthen - make strong again
- brace up, undergird - make secure underneath
- confirm - make more firm
- reenforce, reinforce - make stronger
- buttress - make stronger or defensible
- brace, stabilise, stabilize, steady - support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
- batten - secure with battens
- batten, batten down, secure - furnish with battens
same as: beef up, fortify
is a type of: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
subtypes:
- consolidate - make firm or secure; strengthen
- proof - make resistant (to harm)
- back - strengthen by providing with a back or backing
- sandbag - protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up
- toughen - make tough or tougher
is a type of: exercise, work out - do physical exercise

same as: tone, tone up