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strengthened

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strength·en  (strngkthn, strng-, strn-)
v. strength·ened, strength·en·ing, strength·ens
v.tr.
To make strong or increase the strength of.
v.intr.
To become strong or stronger.
strengthen·er n.
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Adj.1.strengthened - given added strength or support; "reinforced concrete contains steel bars or metal netting"
reinforced
strong - having strength or power greater than average or expected; "a strong radio signal"; "strong medicine"; "a strong man"


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The supposition that each confederacy into which the States would be likely to be divided would require a government not less comprehensive than the one proposed, will be strengthened by another supposition, more probable than that which presents us with three confederacies as the alternative to a general Union.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
It appeareth in nothing more, that atheism is rather in the lip, than in the heart of man, than by this; that atheists will ever be talking of that their opinion, as if they fainted in it, within themselves, and would be glad to be strengthened, by the consent of others.
The Essays by Bacon, Sir Francis View in context
Fear of any particular enemy is certainly an instinctive quality, as may be seen in nestling birds, though it is strengthened by experience, and by the sight of fear of the same enemy in other animals.
The Origin of Species by Darwin, Charles View in context
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