They strengthened the embankments to protect the village from flooding.
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Strengthened
/ˈstɹɛŋθənd/
Synonyms for "strengthened" (79 found)
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Verb(4 words)
Adjective(1 words)
fortified foods
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Verb(10 words)
Adjective(2 words)
Noun(1 words)
reinforced frame
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9 entriesstrengthened bondstrengthened bondsstrengthened defensesstrengthened evidencestrengthened frameworkstrengthened materialstrengthened positionstrengthened relationshipstrengthened ties
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Suspicion that this amounts to insider trading has strengthened.
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Corporate governance and accountability are being strengthened.
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They strengthened the dikes to protect the village against the flood.
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