26984 words

strengthening

2 definitions • 6 examples
1
present participle of
2
to make something stronger or more effective, or to become stronger or more effective:

Examples:

They have been strengthening their border defences in preparation for war.
His battle against cancer has strengthened his belief in God.
The accident strengthens the case for better safety measures at fairgrounds.
The organization's aim is to strengthen the cultural ties between Britain and Germany.
The rise in US interest rates caused the dollar to strengthen (= increase in value) against all the Asian currencies.

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