Strengthen
10 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To make or become stronger in physical power, mental capacity, or intensity. It refers to increasing the strength, force, or effectiveness of something.
“Regular exercise helps strengthen muscles and improve cardiovascular health.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈstrɛŋ(k)θən/
Syllables
strength·en
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Synonyms
Antonyms
weaken
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Wordle
Contains multiple E's and N's with letters S, T, R, G, H
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; the H provides value, good for building longer words
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