strengthen
/ˈstreŋθn/verb
उच्चारण स्ट्रेङ्थन
मज़बूत होना; मज़बूत करना
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[I, T] ~ (sth)
to become stronger; to make something stronger
मज़बूत होना; मज़बूत करना
- Exercise strengthens the muscles.
- The new evidence strengthened the case.
- The rupee strengthened against the dollar.
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- Regular practice will strengthen your handwriting and your speed.
- The two countries want to strengthen their trade ties.
- Strong roots strengthen the tree against storms.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
strengthen + object
Strengthen is transitive when someone or something makes another thing stronger.
जब कोई किसी दूसरी चीज़ को मज़बूत बनाता है, तब 'strengthen' सकर्मक होती है।
- The engineers strengthened the old bridge.
- Daily practice strengthened Radhika's handwriting.
strengthen (intransitive)
Strengthen can also describe a thing growing stronger by itself, like the wind or a currency.
'Strengthen' अकर्मक भी हो सकती है, जब कोई चीज़ जैसे हवा या मुद्रा अपने आप मज़बूत हो।
- The wind strengthened by evening.
- The rupee strengthened against the dollar.
strengthen + abstract noun
Strengthen combines with abstract nouns such as bonds, ties, resolve and security.
'Strengthen' bonds, ties, resolve और security जैसी भाववाचक संज्ञाओं के साथ आता है।
- The festival strengthened the bonds between the neighbours.
- The new law strengthens the rights of consumers.
strengthen vs strong / strength
Strong is the adjective, strength the noun and strengthen the verb; do not use strong or strength as a verb.
'Strong' adjective है, 'strength' noun और 'strengthen' verb; 'strong' या 'strength' को verb के रूप में प्रयोग न करें।
- Milk and eggs make children strong and strengthen their bones.
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strengthen + noun (relations)
tiesbondslinksfriendshipcooperation
- The visit strengthened ties between the two schools.
strengthen + noun (body)
musclesbonesimmunitybackgrip
- Yoga strengthens the back and improves posture.
strengthen + noun (system)
lawssecuritydefenceseconomyfoundation
- The state plans to strengthen flood defences.
adverb + strengthen
furthergreatlygraduallysignificantlysteadily
- Regular revision gradually strengthens your memory.
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- Radhika joined a reading club to strengthen her vocabulary.
राधिका ने अपनी शब्दावली मज़बूत करने के लिए reading club की सदस्यता ली।
- Calcium strengthens the bones of growing children.
कैल्शियम बढ़ते बच्चों की हड्डियों को मज़बूत करता है।
- The government is working to strengthen the rural banking network.
सरकार ग्रामीण बैंकिंग नेटवर्क को मज़बूत करने का कार्य कर रही है।
- The latest evidence strengthens the case against the accused.
नवीनतम साक्ष्य आरोपी के विरुद्ध मामले को मज़बूत करते हैं।
- The storm strengthened as it moved towards the coast.
तट की ओर बढ़ते हुए तूफ़ान की शक्ति बढ़ती गई।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ We should strong our friendship.
✓ We should strengthen our friendship.
Strong is an adjective; the verb is strengthen.
'Strong' adjective है; verb 'strengthen' है।
✗ Exercise will strengthen up your muscles.
✓ Exercise will strengthen your muscles.
Strengthen does not take up as a particle.
'Strengthen' के साथ particle 'up' नहीं आता।
✗ The new rules strengthened to the law.
✓ The new rules strengthened the law.
Strengthen is transitive and takes the object directly, with no to.
'Strengthen' सकर्मक है और object सीधे लेती है; बीच में 'to' नहीं आता।
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