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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Strengthened (); p. pr. & vb. n.Strengthening.] 1. To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; as, to strengthen a limb, a bridge, an army; to strengthen an obligation; to strengthen authority. Let noble Warwick, Cobham, and the rest, . . . With powerful policy strengthen themselves. Shak. 2. To animate; to encourage; to fix in resolution. Charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him. Deut. iii. 28. Syn. -- To invigorate; confirm; establish; fortify; animate; encourage. Strength"en (), v. i.To grow strong or stronger. The young disease, that must subdue at length, Grows with his growth, and strengthens with his strength. Pope. スポンサード リンク
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