Synonyms of strengthen

Verb


1. strengthen, beef up, fortify, change, alter, modify

usage: make strong or stronger; "This exercise will strengthen your upper body"; "strengthen the relations between the two countries"

2. strengthen, change

usage: gain strength; "His body strengthened"

3. tone, tone up, strengthen, exercise, work out

usage: give a healthy elasticity to; "Let's tone our muscles"

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Definition and meaning of strengthen (Dictionary)