How to Use strengthen in a Sentence

strengthen

verb
  • The trade restrictions will strengthen the pound.
  • The winds are expected to strengthen.
  • The team has been strengthened by the addition of several new players.
  • He takes herbs to strengthen his immune system.
  • The economy is slowly strengthening.
  • These exercises will strengthen your stomach muscles.
  • Holidays often serve to strengthen bonds between family members.
  • The development of new electronic products has strengthened the company's position as the leader in digital technology.
  • Their financial situation strengthened her determination to find a new career.
  • The Canadian dollar is strengthening against the U.S. dollar.
  • This can help strengthen your claim.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The yen has strengthened more than 8% since the start of the year.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 May 2025
  • The dog strengthened over time at the center.
    — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
  • And a great way to strengthen these pathways is through play.
    — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • At the same time, the brain can also strengthen in profound ways.
    — Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 13 May 2024
  • There are many ways to learn lessons and strengthen character in this life.
    — Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Solve daily puzzles, learn new words and help strengthen your mind with games.
    — Fox News, 29 Apr. 2024
  • Democrats have worked to strengthen state laws on all of those issues in recent years.
    — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2022
  • In some ways, the ordeal has strengthened the couple’s bond.
    — Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
  • This change is about strengthening trust across the platform.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Central midfield needs to be strengthened and add depth.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 2 June 2026
  • But the good news is there are easy ways to strengthen your muscles and kiss back pain goodbye.
    — Women's Health, 11 Feb. 2023
  • The task now is to strengthen those foundations.
    — Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Maintain a straight line from head to toe to strengthen the chest, shoulders, and core.
    — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
  • Viewed through that lens, Brown may have strengthened his case more than anyone in this group.
    — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
  • Club members work all year to grow plants and prepare for the sale, and to strengthen their green thumbs.
    — Lisa Thorn, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Hodges does not need to arrive as a finished product to strengthen this room.
    — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 17 Apr. 2022
  • This path strengthens Gary Works and preserves jobs.
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Learn how to navigate and strengthen trust in your business and sign up for free.
    — Nick Rockel, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Learn how to navigate and strengthen trust in your business and sign up for free.
    — Nick Rockel, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024

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