strengthen
Use Strengthen in a sentence
θən, ˈstrɛŋ-, ˈstrɛn- verb (used with object)
1.
to make stronger; give strength to.
2.
Phonetics. to change (a speech sound) to an articulation requiring more effort, as from fricative to stop or nongeminate to geminate.
verb (used without object)
3.
to gain strength; grow stronger.
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Strengthen
is always a great word to know.
So is uvular. Does it mean:
| to change the pronunciation of (a stop) to an affricate, esp. by releasing (the stop) slowly. |
| articulated with the back of the tongue held close to or touching the uvula |
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| —vb | |
| to make or become stronger | |
| 'strengthener | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
If the government hoped to strengthen the peso or improve financial transparency, it has accomplished the opposite.
They found, however, that the placebo response does not strengthen the effect of an active drug.
In addition, major efforts have been made to strengthen the teaching and research infrastructure in the country.
Nor has there been much sign of rejoicing in those countries whose currencies have tended to strengthen.
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