Antonyms for strengthening
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : strengk-thuhn, streng-, stren- |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈstrɛŋk θən, ˈstrɛŋ-, ˈstrɛn- |
Definition of strengthening
Origin :- c.1300, from strength + -en (1). Related: Strengthened; strengthening.
- verb make more forceful, powerful
- verb encourage, hearten
- There was much to be done in the way of strengthening the earthworks.
- Extract from : « The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage » by Charles G. D. Roberts
- Sucking a bit of dried orange peel about an hour before dinner, when the stomach is empty, is very grateful and strengthening.
- Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
- The engineer knows best what tools to use in strengthening his own machine.
- Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro
- Self-denial is all very well as a means of strengthening the character.
- Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster
- It is held to be of disciplinary value, especially in strengthening the memory.
- Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper
- This he says for the enlightening and strengthening of our faith.
- Extract from : « The Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude Preached and Explained » by Martin Luther
- Jim had built a fire, for the night wind was strengthening, blowing cool.
- Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
- The sticks were then carried out and used in strengthening the dam.
- Extract from : « Followers of the Trail » by Zoe Meyer
- Unto Christ the manifestation was strengthening and encouraging.
- Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage
- It is their veil and guard while maturing and strengthening.
- Extract from : « Ernest Linwood » by Caroline Lee Hentz
Synonyms for strengthening
- 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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