Strengthen1. (v. t.) 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.
2. (v. t.) To animate; to encourage; to fix in resolution.
3. (v. i.) To grow strong or stronger.
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