strengthen
The word “strengthen” has 2 syllables: strength-en
It's pronounced as /ˈstrɛŋk.θən/
What is synonym and antonym for strengthen?
In the thesaurus, “strengthen” has 75 synonyms and 46 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for strengthen along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for strengthen
- accelerate
- accentuate
- acclimate
- acclimatize
- accustom
- adapt
- adjust
- aggravate
- amplify
- anneal
- arm
- augment
- bolster
- boost
- brace
- break in
- broaden
- buttress
- comfort
- condition
- consolidate
- deepen
- embolden
- emphasize
- encourage
- energize
- enforce
- enhance
- enlarge
- enliven
- exacerbate
- expand
- extend
- forearm
- fortify
- habituate
- harden
- harshen
- hasten
- hearten
- heighten
- immunize
- indurate
- inspire
- intensify
- inure
- invigorate
- lengthen
- magnify
- maximize
- naturalize
- nerve
- poise
- quicken
- rally
- ready
- redouble
- reenforce
- reinforce
- restrengthen
- rouse
- season
- sharpen
- steel
- step up
- stiffen
- stir
- stress
- supplement
- support
- sustain
- temper
- toughen
- train
- vitalize
Antonyms for strengthen
- abate
- alleviate
- ameliorate
- break down
- cripple
- damage
- daunt
- debilitate
- decrease
- demoralize
- diminish
- discourage
- dishearten
- dispirit
- dwindle
- ease
- emasculate
- enervate
- enfeeble
- exhaust
- hamstring
- harm
- hurt
- impair
- incapacitate
- injure
- lessen
- lighten
- moderate
- paralyze
- prostrate
- recede
- reduce
- sap
- sensitize
- shake
- soften
- subdue
- subside
- tire
- undercut
- undermine
- unnerve
- wane
- weaken
- wear out
Meanings of strengthen
- verb
- To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
- To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten.
- To augment; to improve; to intensify.
- To grow strong or stronger.
Example Sentences
- Regular exercise can strengthen your muscles.
- The treaty aims to strengthen relations between the two countries.
- Reading daily helps strengthen your vocabulary.
- The company took steps to strengthen its security measures.
- Team-building activities are designed to strengthen cooperation among employees.
On this page you'll find 121 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to strengthen, such as: abate, accelerate, accentuate, acclimate, acclimatize, accustom, adapt.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
keep an eye on
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- be a source of strength
- be attentive
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- flash
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- get a load of
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- give a leg up
- give allegiance to
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- give the once-over
- glance
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- govern
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- hear
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magnify
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- make mountain of molehill
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- overcharge
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- reenforce
- reinforce
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- rhapsodize
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- strengthen
- stress
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naturalize
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- whisk