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strengthen

verb/fuɾtɐlɨˈseɾ/medium

for·ta·le·cer

Definition

To make or become stronger.
Exercise helps to strengthen your core muscles.
The new evidence will strengthen our case.
Common collocations
strengthen tiesstrengthen the economystrengthen one's resolve

Etymology

Do latim *fortis* (forte) + o sufixo verbal -ecer.

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