strengthen
verb/ˈstrɛŋθən/
Frequency rank: #4,028 most common English word
Meaning
To make something stronger.
Example sentence
Regular practice helps to strengthen your skills over time.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 4,001–4,100
- shallowNot deep; with only a short distance from top to bottom.
- sketcha rough or unfinished drawing done quickly.
- sodaA sweet fizzy drink; a chemical used in cleaning and cooking.
- spiteA wish to hurt or annoy someone; 'in spite of' means despite.
- sponsorA person or company that pays for an event or activity; to provide such support.
- sunsetThe time in the evening when the sun goes down.
- thanksgivingA US holiday on which families give thanks and share a meal.
- thermalrelating to heat, or designed to retain body heat.
- transformTo change completely in form or appearance.
- workplaceThe place where a person works.