strengthen

Words with a similar base: strengthen

'strengthen'

[strengthen.v.01] as in: make strong or stronger

Examples:
This exercise will strengthen your upper body
strengthen the relations between the two countries

'strengthen'

[strengthen.v.02] as in: gain strength

Examples:
His body strengthened

'strengthen'

[tone.v.05] as in: give a healthy elasticity to

Examples:
Let's tone our muscles

Origins

					strengthen (English)
├── -en (English)
│   ├── -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   └── -enen (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── strength (English)
    └── strengþu (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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