Antonyms for strengthened
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : strengk-thuhn, streng-, stren- |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈstrɛŋk θən, ˈstrɛŋ-, ˈstrɛn- |
Definition of strengthened
Origin :- c.1300, from strength + -en (1). Related: Strengthened; strengthening.
- verb make more forceful, powerful
- verb encourage, hearten
- As our population has expanded, the Union has been cemented and strengthened.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- The influences of religion have been multiplied and strengthened.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- "Hamlet" is a drama of pathetic weakness, strengthened by a drama of revenge and jealousy.
- Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
- The cashier's hand had been strengthened by Crane's contribution of evidence.
- Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
- The framework is of bamboo, strengthened and held taut with wire guys.
- Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
- This dislike had been strengthened by the chance meeting in the lane.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
- His body had been strengthened and his nerves steadied while he slept.
- Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
- When we are well on with our meal, when you are strengthened with food and drink, then you may begin.
- Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
- Time and absence have but strengthened the chain that binds us.
- Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- There were reasons for its increase; it had grown and strengthened gradually.
- Extract from : « The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby » by Charles Dickens
Synonyms for strengthened
- add
- add fuel to fire
- animate
- anneal
- ascend
- back
- back up
- bear out
- bloom
- bolster
- brace
- brace up
- build up
- burgeon
- buttress
- carry weight
- cheer
- confirm
- consolidate
- corroborate
- embolden
- empower
- enhance
- enhearten
- enlarge
- enliven
- establish
- extend
- flourish
- flower
- fortify
- gather resources
- gird
- give weight
- harden
- heighten
- increase
- inspirit
- intensify
- invigorate
- justify
- make firm
- mount
- multiply
- nerve
- nourish
- prepare
- prosper
- rally
- ready
- refresh
- regenerate
- reinforce
- rejuvenate
- renew
- restore
- rise
- set up
- sinew
- steel
- step up
- substantiate
- support
- sustain
- temper
- thrive
- tone
- tone up
- toughen
- uphold
- wax
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