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strengthening

UK
/ˈstrɛŋθənɪŋ/
US
/ˈstrɛŋkθənɪŋ/

Translations

strengtheningnoun
strengthenings
pl
The strengthening of the bridge was necessary to ensure it could handle increased traffic.
Le renforcement du pont était nécessaire pour garantir qu'il puisse supporter une circulation accrue.
renforcementSe dit aussi d’une augmentation de l’intensité ou du degré de quelque chose.
The strengthening of the economy was evident in the rise of employment rates.
Le renforcement de l’économie était évident dans la hausse des taux d’emploi.
Additional translations
intensificationPour l’augmentation de l’intensité ou du degré.
Synonyms
fortification
enhancement
reinforcement
augmentation
improvement
support
boosting
strengtheninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
US
/ˈstrɛŋθənɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something or someone that is becoming stronger or that causes strengthening.
renforçantAu sens de « qui rend plus fort » ou « qui augmente la force ». Emploi souvent attributif ou épithète.
She followed a strengthening exercise routine to rehabilitate her knee.
Elle a suivi une routine d’exercices renforçante pour rééduquer son genou.
renforçantAu sens de « qui devient plus fort » ; souvent rendu par une tournure plus naturelle en français.
The strengthening winds signaled an approaching storm.
Les vents renforçants annonçaient l’arrivée d’une tempête.
Synonyms
reinforcing
fortifying
bolstering
invigorating
empowering
restorative
consolidating
tonic
supportive
strengthenverb

strengthening

Gerund

strengthened
Past Simple
strengthened
Past Participle
strengthening
Gerund
UK
/ˈstrɛŋθən/
US
/ˈstrɛŋkθən/
The government plans to strengthen the economy by investing in infrastructure.
Le gouvernement prévoit de renforcer l'économie en investissant dans les infrastructures.
se renforcerEmploi pronominal pour un processus qui gagne en force ou en solidité.
The economy strengthened after the reforms.
L'économie s'est renforcée après les réformes.
Additional translations
consoliderSurtout pour une structure, une base ou un élément matériel.
consoliderAu figuré, pour des connaissances, des compétences ou une position.
se raffermirSurtout pour une monnaie, un cours ou une valeur sur le marché.
Synonyms
enhance
fortify
reinforce
boost
amplify
intensify
augment
support
secure
invigorate
Antonyms
weaken
diminish
reduce
impair
undermine

Definitions

strengtheningnoun
The process of making something stronger or more effective.
The strengthening of the bridge was necessary to ensure it could handle increased traffic.
An increase in the intensity or degree of something.
The strengthening of the economy was evident in the rise of employment rates.
strengtheninggerund / present participle
Causing something to become stronger; increasing strength.
She followed a strengthening exercise routine to rehabilitate her knee.
Becoming stronger or more potent in effect.
The strengthening winds signaled an approaching storm.
strengthenverb
To make or become stronger or more powerful.
The government plans to strengthen the economy by investing in infrastructure.
To reinforce or fortify a structure or material.
They decided to strengthen the bridge to ensure it could handle increased traffic.
To increase the intensity or effectiveness of something.
The coach implemented new strategies to strengthen the team's defense.
To improve or enhance a skill, ability, or quality.
She took additional courses to strengthen her knowledge in computer programming.
To gain strength, force, or value; to improve in performance or condition (intransitive).
The dollar strengthened against major currencies after the announcement.
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