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strength·en
(strĕngk′thən, strĕng′-, strĕn′-)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.
strength′en·er n.
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strengthening
(ˈstrɛŋθənɪŋ)n
1. the reinforcing (of something)
2. the consolidation (of something)
adj
3. intended or helping to improve and make something stronger
4. (Economics) economics becoming more valuable or more productive
5. (of winds) becoming stronger
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Noun | 1. | ![]() weakening - becoming weaker |
2. | strengthening - the act of increasing the strength of something concentration - strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material weakening - the act of reducing the strength of something |
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strengthening
[ˈstreŋθənɪŋ]A. ADJ (physically) → fortificante, tonificante
strengthening exercises → ejercicios mpl fortificantes or tonificantes
this may have a strengthening effect on the economy → puede que esto tenga un efecto fortificante en la economía
strengthening exercises → ejercicios mpl fortificantes or tonificantes
this may have a strengthening effect on the economy → puede que esto tenga un efecto fortificante en la economía
B. N
1. [of arm, back, muscles] → fortalecimiento m
2. (fig) [of currency, stock market] → fortalecimiento m, consolidación f; [of prices] → afianzamiento m
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strengthening
[ˈstrɛŋθ/ənɪŋ] n (of structure) → rinforzo; (of economy, currency) → consolidamento; (of desire, determination) → rafforzamentoCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995