strengthen
1. |
(verb) gain strength; "His body strengthened" |
|
Related Words: back, consolidate, proof, sandbag, toughen |
|
Antonyms: weaken |
|
2. |
(verb) make strong or stronger; "This exercise will strengthen your upper body" |
|
Synonyms: beef up, fortify |
|
Related Words: alter, batten, batten down, brace, brace up, buttress, change, confirm, reenforce, reinforce, restrengthen, secure, steady, undergird, vitalise, vitalize |
|
Antonyms: weaken |
|
3. |
(verb) give a healthy elasticity to; "Let's tone our muscles" |
|
Synonyms: tone, tone up |
|
Related Words: exercise, work out |
|
|