strengthen
BrE /ˈstrɛnθən/ AmE /ˈstrɛnθən/
verb en → es
past strengthened pp strengthened ing strengthening
to make something stronger or more effective
reforzar, fortalecer, hacer más fuerte
- strengthen sb/sth
Collocations strengthen a relationship · strengthen an argument
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The new law will strengthen the rights of workers.
La nueva ley reforzará los derechos de los trabajadores.
to become stronger or more effective
fortalecerse, hacerse más fuerte
- strengthen
Collocations strengthen over time · strengthen with age
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His confidence has strengthened since he started the job.
Su confianza ha crecido desde que empezó el trabajo.
to support or encourage something
apoyar, respaldar, fortalecer
- strengthen sb/sth
Collocations strengthen a position · strengthen an argument
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The evidence strengthens the case against him.
La evidencia respalda el caso en su contra.
to make someone physically stronger or to become physically stronger
hacer más fuerte, fortalecerse físicamente
- strengthen sb
Collocations strengthen muscles · strengthen the immune system
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Regular exercise will strengthen your body.
El ejercicio regular fortalecerá tu cuerpo.
to become physically stronger
fortalecerse físicamente
- strengthen
Collocations strengthen over time · strengthen with exercise
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She has strengthened since she started training.
Ella se ha fortalecido desde que empezó a entrenar.