Strengthening

/ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θənɪŋ/

Synonyms for "strengthening" (100 found)

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Closest matches (20)

accelerando acceleration affirmation aggravation analeptic attestation authentication backingbacking upbearing outbeefing-upblowing upblowup bolstering bracing buttressing

Noun(3 words)

bolster bolsteringcapacitating exercise session

Adjective(1 words)

capacitating exercise

Strong matches (30)

case hardeningcertification circumstantiation concentration condensation confirmation consolidation corroborant corroborationcorroboratory evidencedeepening documentation enhancement exacerbation exaggeration explosion fortification hardening hearty heating-up

Noun(10 words)

cementing consolidating enhancement enhancing exercise firming fortification fortifyfortify the wallsfortifying

Related words (50)

heighteninginformation explosionintensification invigorating invigoration magnification pickuppopulation explosionpromotion proof provingproving outratification redoubling refreshing refreshment reinforcement reinvigoration restorative restrengthening

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revivification reviving roborant speedupstep upstep-up stimulating substantiation supportsupporting evidencetempering tightening tonic undergirding validation verification

Noun(13 words)

improvement justify measure program reenforcing reinforce reinforcing stabilizing stiffening support supporting toughening validate

Verb(1 words)

solidifying

Related word relations

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6 relation types

More general

14 entries

argumentationdescriptive adjectivedevelopment improve increase method practice processqualifying adjectivereasoning shift step-up transformation transmutation

More specific

14 entries

bolster bolstering fortification fortify fortifyingisometric drilljustify reinforce reinforcement reinforcingresistance trainingstabilizing substantiate validate

Collocations

11 entries

muscle strengtheningstrengthening activitystrengthening curriculumstrengthening effectstrengthening exercisestrengthening exercisesstrengthening immune systemstrengthening processstrengthening programstrengthening regimenstrengthening relationships

Inflections

5 entries

more strengtheningmost strengtheningstrengthened strengthenings strengthens

Derivations

3 entries

strengthen strengthened strengthener

Antonyms

1 entries

weakening

Sample sentences

11 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

The strengthening of competitiveness on export markets is an urgent need.

Source: tatoeba (324276)

They confirmed the importance of strengthening global precautions in order to prevent devastating losses.

Source: tatoeba (328767)

The key to raising every soldier into a great warrior is in strengthening training.

Source: tatoeba (329135)

Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace.

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